edthecynic
Censored for Cynicism
- Oct 20, 2008
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If someone posts something that is utter bull shit, and I call them a "liar", is that abusive?
It isn't the language that my wife is talking about, and if I can't use that then it will include a lot of other words and labels.
Most of you know I mean labels that I have over used in the past like "dumbass", "asswipe", "idiot", "fucktard", etc. but I'll put it out there and see if you all think I owe someone some rep.
Not everyone that you might call "liar" knows they are lying. Liar is a dangerous thing to call people. When you use these names, it implies no forgiveness and how do you have a conversation with someone you disrespect? And what are you doing talking with someone you disrespect?
In the business sector, this kind of behavior is frowned upon and can get you fired. Other people in a business environment can get very disturbed about this kind of behavior.
A liar is someone who tells a lie. Whether or not they know they are telling a lie is irrelevant to being a liar. If they don't know they are telling a lie then they are a stupid lying gossip. If they do know they are lying then they are a premeditated liar. Some will argue that the gossip is worse than the premeditated liar because the sincerity of the gossip is more persuasive than the insincerity of the premeditated liar.