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HelpRe: A pitch for my own - and what a Pitch! (Ha Ha Ha)
in reply to a message by Barbra
The original intention "behind the name" sought mockery, and the onomatopoeia exemplifies this
What the hell does that mean?
The name Barbara is much older than Barbara Billingsly, Barbara Walters, and Barbara Bush. This name is a solid classic and not a flimsy, supercilious trend.
I don't recall anyone saying that it isn't older than those three women or that it isn't a classic or that it is a flimsy trend. But we have just as much right to dislike classic, non-trendy names as we do the opposite.
I accept your apology, but I am tired of people getting butt-hurt on this board. That's the fastest way to kill it.
Also, you're not supposed to make a post that doesn't ask a question.
Personally, I hate the name Barbara. One reason for this may be that it was the name of my father's first wife and I resented her existence when I first learned of it and have nurtured a life-long dislike of her. And yes, I know that the name Barbara is older than she was.
What the hell does that mean?
The name Barbara is much older than Barbara Billingsly, Barbara Walters, and Barbara Bush. This name is a solid classic and not a flimsy, supercilious trend.
I don't recall anyone saying that it isn't older than those three women or that it isn't a classic or that it is a flimsy trend. But we have just as much right to dislike classic, non-trendy names as we do the opposite.
I accept your apology, but I am tired of people getting butt-hurt on this board. That's the fastest way to kill it.
Also, you're not supposed to make a post that doesn't ask a question.
Personally, I hate the name Barbara. One reason for this may be that it was the name of my father's first wife and I resented her existence when I first learned of it and have nurtured a life-long dislike of her. And yes, I know that the name Barbara is older than she was.
This message was edited 8/19/2015, 7:07 PM
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Agree about the whiny butt-hurt attitude killing the board. Why does EVERYONE have to like the names YOU like? I never understood that. Why do some people allow themselves to be so damn fragile?
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I recently read on this site that the name is dated. So I ask - what or which date?
I would like to know - and I am never sarcastic, and do not ask this sarcastically. I did however believe that a member endeavored to degrade the name - that is all: I have this name - yet I am not the only person to have it.
The onomatopoeia in this name, a name first intended to insult i.e. "bar-bar" (barbarian) & isolate as "different, foreign, or uncivilized", a name which annunciates so strongly, easily facilitates associations to combine with memory, and this name is not easily forgotten: this may have occurred in the example you have provided.
I am uncertain of your exact intention with butt-hurt, as I do not participate or engage in vulgar communication. As with the written word - I endeavor to remain precise; when communicating with others, I endeavor to remain positive, as real people carry the names on which we opine, and some who may read the opinions may be children, who are, more probably than not, are more vulnerable and more easily hurt by critique & negativity than adults. I did see however that the name has clearly been degraded. I am unusually strong, a strength furnished by the depth of my kindness and consideration for others. I am never hurt, yet I am always bothered by careless disregard for others.
It seems that the "Name Opinions Message Board" is for:
"For opinion-based posts or questions about names: baby name suggestions, character names, name aesthetics, etc." - so a question is not necessary on this board.
I apologize if anything I have written has offended you in any way. I have not added any new or unknown facts about this name or about history.
I would like to know - and I am never sarcastic, and do not ask this sarcastically. I did however believe that a member endeavored to degrade the name - that is all: I have this name - yet I am not the only person to have it.
The onomatopoeia in this name, a name first intended to insult i.e. "bar-bar" (barbarian) & isolate as "different, foreign, or uncivilized", a name which annunciates so strongly, easily facilitates associations to combine with memory, and this name is not easily forgotten: this may have occurred in the example you have provided.
I am uncertain of your exact intention with butt-hurt, as I do not participate or engage in vulgar communication. As with the written word - I endeavor to remain precise; when communicating with others, I endeavor to remain positive, as real people carry the names on which we opine, and some who may read the opinions may be children, who are, more probably than not, are more vulnerable and more easily hurt by critique & negativity than adults. I did see however that the name has clearly been degraded. I am unusually strong, a strength furnished by the depth of my kindness and consideration for others. I am never hurt, yet I am always bothered by careless disregard for others.
It seems that the "Name Opinions Message Board" is for:
"For opinion-based posts or questions about names: baby name suggestions, character names, name aesthetics, etc." - so a question is not necessary on this board.
I apologize if anything I have written has offended you in any way. I have not added any new or unknown facts about this name or about history.
This message was edited 8/20/2015, 2:20 AM
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Definition of "butthurt": An inappropriately strong negative emotional response from a perceived personal insult.
My exact intention was to tell you this: You are attempting to give people here a hard time about, and make them feel ashamed of, the fact that they posted negative opinions of the name Barbara and that is inappropriate, because this board should be open to all opinions. This isn't the place for "endeavoring to remain positive", or worrying about children, (and I don't think any children read this board), or anyone being easily hurt. You come on here as a newcomer and attempt to change the purpose of the board and shame the long time regulars and that's a jerky thing to do. I hope that's clear enough for you.
My exact intention was to tell you this: You are attempting to give people here a hard time about, and make them feel ashamed of, the fact that they posted negative opinions of the name Barbara and that is inappropriate, because this board should be open to all opinions. This isn't the place for "endeavoring to remain positive", or worrying about children, (and I don't think any children read this board), or anyone being easily hurt. You come on here as a newcomer and attempt to change the purpose of the board and shame the long time regulars and that's a jerky thing to do. I hope that's clear enough for you.
This message was edited 8/19/2015, 7:07 PM
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My bad (smile)
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