Sergeant York

[Ron Wood]

I suspect that a lot of the vulgar language was the result of liberal editing of the original text by the vulgar owner of the website. I saw several instances of modern idiomatic expressions in the narrative that would not have been in use at the time of Sgt. York. It is a pity that some writers feel that they cannot adequately express their thoughts without resorting to filthy language. It is the mark of a small minded individual without the requisite language skills to write intelligently.

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

I suspect that a lot of the vulgar language was the result of liberal editing of the original text by the vulgar owner of the website. I saw several instances of modern idiomatic expressions in the narrative that would not have been in use at the time of Sgt. York. It is a pity that some writers feel that they cannot adequately express their thoughts without resorting to filthy language. It is the mark of a small minded individual without the requisite language skills to write intelligently.

+1, also sometimes called an "ignorant idiot".

[Olle]

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

I suspect that a lot of the vulgar language was the result of liberal editing of the original text by the vulgar owner of the website. I saw several instances of modern idiomatic expressions in the narrative that would not have been in use at the time of Sgt. York. It is a pity that some writers feel that they cannot adequately express their thoughts without resorting to filthy language. It is the mark of a small minded individual without the requisite language skills to write intelligently.

If you follow the link to the diary you will find the very same "quotes" by Alvin York, but without the bad language. Seems like the author spiced up the original diary in an attempt to glorify Sgt York, but the end result it's more like sacrilege. I actually quit reading after a few paragraphs, it didn't really sound like a trustworthy source... and that's mildly put.

The diary was interesting though, it's a long read but most likely worth the time.