[extropy-chat] HISTORY: Solved & Unsolved Riddles
Harvey Newstrom
mail at HarveyNewstrom.com
Thu Nov 13 20:50:39 UTC 2003
> > Kevin wrote:
> > > I am more inclined to believe that ....
> >
> > I know. Your language gives that away. Resist, resist. Keep the
> > meme-pool clean. Try inclining to posit.
> >
> > - Brett
I am not sure this is any better. To my hearing, saying "I believe
that...." sounds like a long-term assumption, such as "I thought...." To
say "I posit..." sounds like it was just made up on the spot, as in "I
guess...."
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Certified IS Security Pro, Certified IS Auditor, Certified InfoSec Manager,
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