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Originally Posted by Lee
Shakespeare himself invented words, he helped the English language grow. We don't need to rewrite anything. The English language has evolved and will continue to evolve with new words added all the time. I do not fear this.
As for your contrived facetious example of what could be considered offensive, of course people will get offended at any clumsy language. Offence is subjective, some people are easily offended, let them be. If you believe what you are saying is not impolite or offensive then you need not change your language.
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Jaysay invents words ... unfortunately, they don't seem to be helping the language grow ... maybe they will work on the vegetable garden
Offence isn't really all that subjective, by the way. And I have rarely met anyone, except true pedants (particularly short ones
) who get offended at clumsy language. And the last sentence is a crock.