I completely disagree with you.
in reply to a message by Ylva
When I post on the facts board, I'm looking for FACTS. I don't want guesses, or "I think it means this" Nor do I want to be given inaccurate information. If I did, I'd use a baby-name book.This is an ETYMOLOGY board. Its not for opinions, or guesses. Its a place to post INTELLIGENT questions, and receive INTELLIGENT answers. Furthermore, if someone doesn't know for sure, they should state that.It bothers me when people who know nothing about etymology post as if they know everything. It also bothers me when people use baby name books. The majority of popular baby name books and popular baby name websites are innaccurate. I trust very few because of that fact. BtN may not be 100% accurate, but its well-researched. The regular posters on the facts board appreciate that accuracy. I'm sorry that you get your panties in a twist anytime someone questions someone, or disagrees with you, but that's life.
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any one else with same name?  ·  Minetta  ·  5/2/2005, 8:05 PM
Re: any one else with same name?  ·  Jae  ·  5/6/2005, 12:13 PM
Re: any one else with same name?  ·  Ylva  ·  5/3/2005, 7:06 PM
Re: any one else with same name?  ·  Anne  ·  5/2/2005, 10:45 PM
Your name book is Wrong.  ·  Siri  ·  5/3/2005, 1:29 AM
Does one need special qualifications to post?  ·  Ylva  ·  5/3/2005, 6:56 PM
Re: Does one need special qualifications to post?  ·  Chrisell  ·  5/4/2005, 3:48 AM
I don't agree  ·  Ylva  ·  5/4/2005, 6:24 PM
Re: I don't agree  ·  Minetta  ·  5/5/2005, 5:24 PM
Don't worry :-)  ·  Miranda  ·  5/5/2005, 5:37 PM
I completely disagree with you.  ·  Siri  ·  5/5/2005, 1:14 PM
Re: I completely disagree with you.  ·  Ylva  ·  5/5/2005, 3:25 PM
I'm speaking from experience . . .  ·  Chrisell  ·  5/5/2005, 3:46 AM
Well, how long do I have to wait?  ·  Ylva  ·  5/5/2005, 3:17 PM
Re: Well, how long do I have to wait?  ·  Miranda  ·  5/5/2005, 4:53 PM
Do your name books give etymological sources? nt  ·  Miranda  ·  5/4/2005, 11:06 PM
Re: Do your name books give etymological sources? nt  ·  Ylva  ·  5/5/2005, 4:01 PM