Ortgies take-down

Roadkill · 09-16-2003, 09:07 PM

Not that any further comments are needed regarding the specifics of the previous discussion, but with an international membership present the humor theme perhaps should be approached in a neutral manner or with clear indications that something is intended to be humorous. Humor is a cultural perspective based on shared experiences and attitudes. Generally we Americans are the ones who really fail when trying to be humorous with someone from another country, language or culture. Regardless of which side of the world from which it originates, the results of misunderstanding well intentioned and often clever humor are universal. The instant Graemlins are invaluable for such a purpose. <img border="0" alt="[byebye]" title="" src="graemlins/wave.gif" />
(Just a suggestion from a redneck on a mountain in N.Alabama who doesn't get out much and keeps a succession of ugly hounds)

rk

09-16-2003, 09:07 PM	#6
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,634 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Not that any further comments are needed regarding the specifics of the previous discussion, but with an international membership present the humor theme perhaps should be approached in a neutral manner or with clear indications that something is intended to be humorous. Humor is a cultural perspective based on shared experiences and attitudes. Generally we Americans are the ones who really fail when trying to be humorous with someone from another country, language or culture. Regardless of which side of the world from which it originates, the results of misunderstanding well intentioned and often clever humor are universal. The instant Graemlins are invaluable for such a purpose. <img border="0" alt="[byebye]" title="" src="graemlins/wave.gif" /> (Just a suggestion from a redneck on a mountain in N.Alabama who doesn't get out much and keeps a succession of ugly hounds) rk