Re: 2 things....

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In a message dated 9/18/2002 9:05:24 PM Central Daylight Time,

esma1999@... writes:

> I use it where most will understand how I mean it. Or I use it with non

> disabled and most smile when I call my self a " gimp goddess " cuz it shows

> I'm

> fine with my disability and not denying or hiding it. It also shows that I

> feel I am still as much a woman/sexy even though I'm disabled.

>

>

Amen sister!

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In a message dated Wed, 18 Sep 2002 5:52:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, Grassberry

writes:

> Why can't you just call yourself a goddess?

Exactly, I feel ya! I like to think I'm a princess, da title fits me well.

~s, the unique princess~

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In a message dated 9/18/2002 9:05:24 PM Central Daylight Time,

esma1999@... writes:

> I use it where most will understand how I mean it. Or I use it with non

> disabled and most smile when I call my self a " gimp goddess " cuz it shows

> I'm

> fine with my disability and not denying or hiding it. It also shows that I

> feel I am still as much a woman/sexy even though I'm disabled.

I guess I don't see how one could hide such a disability as SMA. Maybe I was

just raised differently than ya all, but my disability really wasn't a

factor. I was and still am a person to everyone who knows me. Nothing

" crippled " about me, leastly the way I make looove.

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> I guess I don't see how one could hide such a disability as SMA.

Maybe I was

> just raised differently than ya all, but my disability really

wasn't a

> factor. I was and still am a person to everyone who knows me.

Nothing

> " crippled " about me, leastly the way I make looove.

>

You can't hide it. So I embrace it. I do the same with my auburn hair

and brown eyes or being german polish etc... but we were not talking

about that stuff :)I have sayings for all those things too!

Hell, I didn't know I had SMA till I was 18. We never talked about me

being disabled growing up. I felt *normal* and did normal things with

*normal* kids. I had little contact with other disabled.

You notice I don't use or like cripple. It has too much negative

force behind it. But I find that many don't know what to make

of " gimp " most just laugh and many seem to admire that I can embrace

being disabled.

My best friend who is able saw my gimp goddess sticker laughed and

said that's her (she has carple tunnal sp?)

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ooooh, ooooh *Raising hand and waiving franticly* Can I go?

>LOL.......Funny you should say that because this Saturday my boat is

leaving on a 5-day cruise to Cozumel. Want to come?

Later,

Mike Briggs

Photo Gallery: http://www.pbase.com/photogrif/

" Fish Gotta Swim, I Gotta Dive "

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In a message dated 9/18/2002 3:39:45 PM Central Daylight Time,

MsBYGthoughts@... writes:

> What r da words?

Eh? i don't understand........

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/19/2002 4:33:01 PM Central Daylight Time,

MsBYGthoughts@... writes:

> U asked if there was a " ghetto dictionary " and yes I'm sure u could find an

> EBONICS (correct term)dictionary online.

Are you serious? I didn't think there was a correct term for using improper

english. I'm not saying I don't use slang words (talk about double

negatives...), but personally I find it rather odd that someone would try to

make themselves sound less intelligent by constantly using " dis, dat, dere,

whateva, etc. "

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In a message dated Thu, 19 Sep 2002 9:00:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, kingibexx

writes:

> > What r da words?

>

> Eh? i don't understand........

U asked if there was a " ghetto dictionary " and yes I'm sure u could find an

EBONICS (correct term)dictionary online. What words did u want the meaning of?

~s, the unique princess~

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In a message dated Thu, 19 Sep 2002 4:40:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, blueyedaze

writes:

> Are you serious? I didn't think there was a correct term for using improper

> english. I'm not saying I don't use slang words (talk about double

> negatives...), but personally I find it rather odd that someone would try to

> make themselves sound less intelligent by constantly using

> " dis, dat, dere,

> whateva, etc. "

well ebonics means " a nonstandard form of American English spoken by some

American Black people " Words like: chicken head, hootchie, off da chain or

heezy, etc.

~s, the unique princess~

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In a message dated 9/19/2002 2:41:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

blueyedaze@... writes:

> Are you serious? I didn't think there was a correct term for using improper

>

> english. I'm not saying I don't use slang words (talk about double

> negatives...), but personally I find it rather odd that someone would try

> to

> make themselves sound less intelligent by constantly using " dis, dat, dere,

>

> whateva, etc. "

Ebonics isn't improper English... its actually a separate language (used

mainly by African Americans). People who use it aren't less intelligent; it's

just part of their culture and in most cases, it's what they've grown up

listening to. I'm not black but I do use Ebonics on occasion. It's part of

the music I listen to and I think it's an interesting language.

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In a message dated 9/20/2002 12:55:13 AM Central Daylight Time,

DeTannous@... writes:

> Ebonics isn't improper English... its actually a separate language (used

> mainly by African Americans). People who use it aren't less intelligent;

> it's

> just part of their culture and in most cases, it's what they've grown up

> listening to. I'm not black but I do use Ebonics on occasion. It's part of

> the music I listen to and I think it's an interesting language.

How many successful people do you hear using " ebonics? " I'm not talking

about rappers, either. Whether or not these people who use it ARE less

intelligent, they sound like idiots.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/20/2002 9:06:16 AM Central Daylight Time,

MsBYGthoughts@... writes:

> DAT

exactly!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated Fri, 20 Sep 2002 12:54:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, DeTannous

writes:

> Ebonics isn't improper English... its actually a separate language (used

> mainly by African Americans). People who use it aren't less intelligent; it's

> just part of their culture and in most cases, it's what they've grown up

> listening to. I'm not black but I do use Ebonics on occasion. It's part of

> the music I listen to and I think it's an interesting

> language.

Exactly, well said! I use ebonics a lot because of my age, and ethnic

background. People act kinda shocked when I speak it tho, I guess its bc they

know I have dAt high sma IQ!

~s, the unique princess~

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In a message dated Fri, 20 Sep 2002 1:33:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, blueyedaze

writes:

> Whether or not these people who use it ARE less

> intelligent, they sound like idiots.

What kinda comment is DAT?

~s, the unique princess~

[Guest guest]

Hey s

> well ebonics means " a nonstandard form of American

> English spoken by some American Black people " Words

> like: chicken head, hootchie, off da chain or heezy, etc.

I have never heard of these words. Can you translate for me?

TuftySue

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In a message dated 9/19/2002 11:34:08 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

blueyedaze@... writes:

> How many successful people do you hear using " ebonics? " I'm not talking

> about rappers, either. Whether or not these people who use it ARE less

> intelligent, they sound like idiots.

Do you get some sort of sick pleasure from putting people down? I swear Amy,

in the years that I've known you, I don't think I've ever heard you say one

nice thing about anyone (well, except about

yourself). You've put down people on this list numerous times

and it goes to show how intolerant you are of other people and

cultures. If someone doesn't agree with you, they're " idiots and less

intelligent " and if they do things you don't approve of, they're being

" ridiculous, pathetic and nasty " (which I found funny coming from someone who

posted what I thought to be very distasteful pics of herself on this list...

not one, but twice). You don't post these comments as if they're your

opinions but as if they're fact. I took your above comments personally. I may

speak Ebonics but I also speak English, Arabic, and some Spanish but

according to you, I'm less intelligent... than whom? You?? Please!! I don't

know what kind of success you're looking for but I've been on the Dean's list

every semester since I've started college despite the Ebonics. I also

understand that there's a time and place to use it. I know writing a college

essay in Ebonics wouldn't be acceptable, just like writing it in Spanish

wouldn't be. You act like you're better than everyone else with the comments

you make. Hate to break it to you, sweetie, but you're not so get over

yourself.

Deena

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In a message dated Fri, 20 Sep 2002 19:19:16 +0100, sv014e6391@...

writes:

> > well ebonics means " a nonstandard form of American

> > English spoken by some American Black people " Words

> > like: chicken head, hootchie, off da chain or heezy, etc.

>

> I have never heard of these words. Can you translate for

> me?

chicken head

(noun) An untidy, low class, or useless women. ] 2. An ugly person or group of

ugly people. (Usually used in reference to girls who think they look good.) ]

3. {vulgar} A person who performs oral sex on males. He met a chickenhead at the

bar and they went back to his crib.

hoochie

(noun) 1. A person who is sexually promiscuous. Mildred is a hoochie. 2. A sexy

woman. Look at all the hoochies here tonight! 3. A female who dresses

provacatively. Sherry dresses like a hoochie all the time

off da chain (adj)

1. Crazy; wild. The party was off the chain . 2. Willing to do whatever. That

girl is off the chain tonight!

~s, the unique princess~

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/20/2002 6:28:52 PM Central Daylight Time,

DeTannous@... writes:

> Do you get some sort of sick pleasure from putting people down? I swear Amy,

>

> in the years that I've known you, I don't think I've ever heard you say one

>

> nice thing about anyone (well, except about

> yourself). You've put down people on this list numerous times

> and it goes to show how intolerant you are of other people and

> cultures. If someone doesn't agree with you, they're " idiots and less

> intelligent " and if they do things you don't approve of, they're being

> " ridiculous, pathetic and nasty " (which I found funny coming from someone

> who

> posted what I thought to be very distasteful pics of herself on this

> list...

> not one, but twice). You don't post these comments as if they're your

> opinions but as if they're fact. I took your above comments personally. I

> may

> speak Ebonics but I also speak English, Arabic, and some Spanish but

> according to you, I'm less intelligent... than whom? You?? Please!! I don't

>

> know what kind of success you're looking for but I've been on the Dean's

> list

> every semester since I've started college despite the Ebonics. I also

> understand that there's a time and place to use it. I know writing a

> college

> essay in Ebonics wouldn't be acceptable, just like writing it in Spanish

> wouldn't be. You act like you're better than everyone else with the

> comments

> you make. Hate to break it to you, sweetie, but you're not so get over

> yourself.

Well, firstly, you don't *know* me. You know very few things about me and

how I go about my life. As everyone else on this list, I have a right to an

opinion. Must I start EVERY statement with " in my opinion " because you

dislike most of what I say? Whether or not you found my pictures

distasteful, I couldn't care less. I put a warning that they were adult

oriented, who the hell forced you to look? Your comment about me not saying

anything nice is lame and juvenile. Anyway, you're entitled to your

opinions.

[Guest guest]

I like those words!

Bettylou

Re: 2 things....

> In a message dated Fri, 20 Sep 2002 19:19:16 +0100,

sv014e6391@... writes:

>

> > > well ebonics means " a nonstandard form of American

> > > English spoken by some American Black people " Words

> > > like: chicken head, hootchie, off da chain or heezy, etc.

> >

> > I have never heard of these words. Can you translate for

> > me?

>

> chicken head

> (noun) An untidy, low class, or useless women. ] 2. An ugly person or

group of ugly people. (Usually used in reference to girls who think they

look good.) ] 3. {vulgar} A person who performs oral sex on males. He met

a chickenhead at the bar and they went back to his crib.

>

> hoochie

> (noun) 1. A person who is sexually promiscuous. Mildred is a hoochie. 2. A

sexy woman. Look at all the hoochies here tonight! 3. A female who dresses

provacatively. Sherry dresses like a hoochie all the time

>

> off da chain (adj)

> 1. Crazy; wild. The party was off the chain . 2. Willing to do whatever.

That girl is off the chain tonight!

>

> ~s, the unique princess~

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated Fri, 20 Sep 2002 6:27:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, DeTannous

writes:

> Do you get some sort of sick pleasure from putting people down? I swear Amy,

> in the years that I've known you, I don't think I've ever heard you say one

> nice thing about anyone (well, except about

> yourself). You've put down people on this list numerous times

> and it goes to show how intolerant you are of other people and

> cultures. If someone doesn't agree with you, they're " idiots and less

> intelligent " and if they do things you don't approve of, they're being

> " ridiculous, pathetic and nasty " (which I found funny coming from someone who

> posted what I thought to be very distasteful pics of herself on this list...

> not one, but twice). You don't post these comments as if they're your

> opinions but as if they're fact. I took your above comments personally. I may

> speak Ebonics but I also speak English, Arabic, and some Spanish but

> according to you, I'm less intelligent... than whom? You?? Please!! I don't

> know what kind of success you're looking for but I've been on the Dean's list

> every semester since I've started college despite the Ebonics. I also

> understand that there's a time and place to use it. I know writing a college

> essay in Ebonics wouldn't be acceptable, just like writing it in Spanish

> wouldn't be. You act like you're better than everyone else with the comments

> you make. Hate to break it to you, sweetie, but you're not

> so get over

> yourself.

>

> Deena

Speak ur mind girl, i was FEELIN U!

~s, the unique princess~

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/21/2002 12:46:03 AM Central Daylight Time,

lynnie53@... writes:

> you people have got to say prayers!

Thanks for the advice, but not all of us pray.

[Guest guest]

Can you move anymore feelings on who is right/wrong or smart/dumb of

the list. We are getting a bit of topic and a bit nasty here

Saying you disagree is fine. But let's not sling mud

[Guest guest]

I think this list is too hostile and would like to be taken off. if any

of ya'all wanna chat personally feel free to email me!

you people have got to say prayers!

jodi

On Sat, 21 Sep 2002 03:14:37 -0000 " e_sma " <esma1999@...> writes:

> Can you move anymore feelings on who is right/wrong or smart/dumb of

> the list. We are getting a bit of topic and a bit nasty here

> Saying you disagree is fine. But let's not sling mud

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/21/2002 12:46:04 AM Central Daylight Time,

lynnie53@... writes:

> I think this list is too hostile and would like to be taken off. if any

> of ya'all wanna chat personally feel free to email me!

>

> you people have got to say prayers!

>

There isn't anything hostile. It is just interesting discussions. Nothing

wrong with some thought provoking chat. Why should we pray?

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

I guess that it's not necessary having faith in some God or believing in

some religion for saying a pray. I meant that it's possible even if you are

not near Christ

Re: Re: 2 things....

> In a message dated 9/21/2002 12:46:03 AM Central Daylight Time,

> lynnie53@... writes:

>

>

> > you people have got to say prayers!

>

> Thanks for the advice, but not all of us pray.

>

>

>