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I don't understand the distinction the author is making between defining the problematic word and the process of "tabooing" the word. I do see the distinction
by cpsempek 13y ago
I don't understand the distinction the author is making between defining the problematic word and the process of "tabooing" the word.
I do see the distinction in terms of the actual game: certainly 9 innings, 3 outs is not a definition for baseball. But the tabooing process described by the author seems no different to me than coming up with a definition.
- tedunangst 13y agoPeople will argue about whose definition is correct. By simply mechanically substituting the definition in place, you don't need to worry as much about whether it's correct. Albert and Barry may have strong feelings about what the word "sound" means. They'll never agree to use the other's definition. Search and replace and you can advance the conversation past that point.