If you have had a miscarriage come on in...

Ashley858

Emjay221:

You know damn well and good that she just used the wrong word.  She meant psychological.  But in her hormonal pair of ***-pants, she couldn't compose a fully functional thought.

I don't think you're an English professor, anymore than I think I'm a doctor.  

Now Miss GRRRR  is trying to act like she meant to use the word psychic... 

You guys are even more pathetic than I ever thought. 

GET HELP!!!  And damn the psychological help... you need meds.  Get psychiatric intervention. 

Dammit I was trying to stay away from this, but I must say you are not a Psychologist so you are in no way in the position to tell someone they need psychological help. You are a piece of work.

Emjay221

ColindaP:

Emjay221:

 And if you have permanent "psychic" damage... (fail... btw) then you should seek help.  I've had my losses too.  2 in 12 months, but whatever.

So yeah, that's what PSYCHOLOGICAL help is for... unless you prefer psychic help... than maybe you can call the psychic hotline. 

Oh no, EmJay, grr_argh was not a fail. You, however, are failing at comprehending the morphology of the English language.

Psychic: an adjective sharing a root with the noun psyche, meaning relating to the psyche.

 Nice try, but you'd be better off not trying to correct the English of, um, an English professor.

Also, I might point out that in all of my years as a professional editor, before I became a nurse (to pass on my loving touch... :-)  I've never come across an English professor that used the word "um" in written communication.  In fact, in my public speaking class, even using the word um was considered a deduction.

Also, the root word of psyche, psychic, and psychological, as well as psychiatric is PSYCH-.  This means pertaining to the mind. 

She meant psychological... haha, and for you to attempt to portray anything different is BS and you know it. 

I think I'll go make some tickers to annoy you and her! 

Scout05

Emjay221:

ColindaP:

Emjay221:

 And if you have permanent "psychic" damage... (fail... btw) then you should seek help.  I've had my losses too.  2 in 12 months, but whatever.

So yeah, that's what PSYCHOLOGICAL help is for... unless you prefer psychic help... than maybe you can call the psychic hotline. 

Oh no, EmJay, grr_argh was not a fail. You, however, are failing at comprehending the morphology of the English language.

Psychic: an adjective sharing a root with the noun psyche, meaning relating to the psyche.

 Nice try, but you'd be better off not trying to correct the English of, um, an English professor.

 

Also, I might point out that in all of my years as a professional editor, before I became a nurse (to pass on my loving touch... :-)  I've never come across an English professor that used the word "um" in written communication.  In fact, in my public speaking class, even using the word um was considered a deduction.

Also, the rood word of psyche, psychic, and psychological, as well as psychiatric is PSYCH-.  This means pertaining to the mind. 

She meant psychological... haha, and for you to attempt to portray anything different is BS and you know it. 

I think I'll go make some tickers to annoy you and her! 

I see someone knows how to Google. I'm amazed you have time, being SO  IMPORTANT and all.

Have at it. You look like an idot with multiple tickers. That hardly bothers me at all. In fact, it's a bit of a public service to others - they can see you coming a mile away and know to ignore you on the spot.

I'm all for it.

I suppose you are "done" posting again? See you in ten?

Emjay221

I don't care WHO it is who claims to be an English professor.  They are wrong, and they know it. 

I don't have to be a psychologist to know when a person needs mental help. 

CarrieLeigh84

Emjay221:

ColindaP:

Emjay221:

 And if you have permanent "psychic" damage... (fail... btw) then you should seek help.  I've had my losses too.  2 in 12 months, but whatever.

So yeah, that's what PSYCHOLOGICAL help is for... unless you prefer psychic help... than maybe you can call the psychic hotline. 

Oh no, EmJay, grr_argh was not a fail. You, however, are failing at comprehending the morphology of the English language.

Psychic: an adjective sharing a root with the noun psyche, meaning relating to the psyche.

 Nice try, but you'd be better off not trying to correct the English of, um, an English professor.

Also, I might point out that in all of my years as a professional editor, before I became a nurse (to pass on my loving touch... :-)  I've never come across an English professor that used the word "um" in written communication.  In fact, in my public speaking class, even using the word um was considered a deduction.

Also, the rood word of psyche, psychic, and psychological, as well as psychiatric is PSYCH-.  This means pertaining to the mind. 

She meant psychological... haha, and for you to attempt to portray anything different is BS and you know it. 

I think I'll go make some tickers to annoy you and her! 

What do you edit, your high school newspaper?

And god help any of your patients if you're this insensitive/pig-headded/douche-a-riffic in real life.

Scout05

Emjay221:

I don't care WHO it is who claims to be an English professor.  They are wrong, and they know it. 

I don't have to be a psychologist to know when a person needs mental help. 

Oh the rich lack of self-awareness in this post is too good.

You are the gift that keeps on giving. Never leave me.

Emjay221

ambrandau2:

I see someone knows how to Google. I'm amazed you have time, being SO  IMPORTANT and all.

Have at it. You look like an idot with multiple tickers. That hardly bothers me at all. In fact, it's a bit of a public service to others - they can see you coming a mile away and know to ignore you on the spot.

I'm all for it.

I suppose you are "done" posting again? See you in ten?

Before you call someone an "IDOT"... learn that the proper spelling is idiot.  Of which you happen to give a great demonstration. 

I didn't have to google anything, somethings are common knowledge.  However, I think Miss Cleo and Dionne Warwick's psychic friend's network are looking for a comeback.

LOSERS! 

Now... I'm going to go curl up with my younger, sexy man! 

Enjoy your evening of whining and crying....

Scout05

Emjay221:

ambrandau2:

I see someone knows how to Google. I'm amazed you have time, being SO  IMPORTANT and all.

Have at it. You look like an idot with multiple tickers. That hardly bothers me at all. In fact, it's a bit of a public service to others - they can see you coming a mile away and know to ignore you on the spot.

I'm all for it.

I suppose you are "done" posting again? See you in ten?

Before you call someone an "IDOT"... learn that the proper spelling is idiot.  Of which you happen to give a great demonstration. 

I didn't have to google anything, somethings are common knowledge.  However, I think Miss Cleo and Dionne Warwick's psychic friend's network are looking for a comeback.

LOSERS! 

Now... I'm going to go curl up with my younger, sexy man! 

Enjoy your evening of whining and crying....

I didn't say you were an idiot. I said you "looked" like an idiot. I know, we've established the English language is difficult for you.

But sooth, a typo! You are so right, dear one. And in one of my love messages to you. I assure you, the regret is deep.

And darling, how sweet of you! I'm not crying, except for the tears of laughter at your expense. Please don't worry one moment about it!

I'm sure you'll be back shortly - that "cuddling" is probably akin to you "taking care of your patients." Not real, and only until you can think of a reply.

Don't hurt yourself, okay?

grr_aargh

Dear Emjay,

I am an instructor of English.  I have been for over 10 years now.  Additionally, I am a poet and therefore have a deep understanding of words and their meanings.  I choose my words carefully.

And now, a little lesson:

First, pride goeth before the fall.  And, sometimes, around here, pride goeth before the FAIL.

Now, on to your fail. Thanks to your years of experience as an editor, I can come to the conclusion that you are familiar with the difference between a NOUN and an ADJECTIVE, yes?  As such, please check out the definition of psychic.  When used as a NOUN in the sentence "Emjay is so stupid she damaged the psychic when she visited her", you will note that my reference is to a noun meaning

?noun

6.

a person who is allegedly sensitive to psychic influences or forces; medium.

 

However, were I to create a sentence utilizing the word as an ADJECTIVE, for example "Emjay is so stupid, she's causing me psychic damage", this would refer to any of the first three listed definitions of the word:

1. of or pertaining to the human soul or mind; mental ( opposed to physical).

2. Psychology . pertaining to or noting mental phenomena.

3. outside of natural or scientific knowledge; spiritual.

 

As the dictionary most often lists the more common definition of a word - or perhaps the older definition of the word first, I might take the argument that I am utilizing archaic language, but I will NOT accept that I meant to use a word other than the word that I used.

 

You may note that psychological does not contain the broad reference to the spirit or soul, but only the mind:

1.of or pertaining to psychology.

2.pertaining to the mind or to mental phenomena as the subject matter of psychology.

3.of, pertaining to, dealing with, or affecting the mind, esp. as a function of awareness, feeling, or motivation: psychological play; psychological effect.

 

My miscarriages have not damaged my mind, feeling, or motivation but have exacted a serious toll on my spiritual side and, dare I say it, my soul.  I chose my words for a reason.  I'm sorry that you tried to smack me down on this particular issue, but this is an issue I can't really let you win on, seeing as you are utterly incorrect.

 

triple_sevens

grr_aargh:

Dear Emjay,

I am an instructor of English.  I have been for over 10 years now.  Additionally, I am a poet and therefore have a deep understanding of words and their meanings.  I choose my words carefully.

And now, a little lesson:

First, pride goeth before the fall.  And, sometimes, around here, pride goeth before the FAIL.

Now, on to your fail. Thanks to your years of experience as an editor, I can come to the conclusion that you are familiar with the difference between a NOUN and an ADJECTIVE, yes?  As such, please check out the definition of psychic.  When used as a NOUN in the sentence "Emjay is so stupid she damaged the psychic when she visited her", you will note that my reference is to a noun meaning

?noun

6.

a person who is allegedly sensitive to psychic influences or forces; medium.

 

However, were I to create a sentence utilizing the word as an ADJECTIVE, for example "Emjay is so stupid, she's causing me psychic damage", this would refer to any of the first three listed definitions of the word:

1. of or pertaining to the human soul or mind; mental ( opposed to physical).

2. Psychology . pertaining to or noting mental phenomena.

3. outside of natural or scientific knowledge; spiritual.

 

As the dictionary most often lists the more common definition of a word - or perhaps the older definition of the word first, I might take the argument that I am utilizing archaic language, but I will NOT accept that I meant to use a word other than the word that I used.

 

You may note that psychological does not contain the broad reference to the spirit or soul, but only the mind:

1.of or pertaining to psychology.

2.pertaining to the mind or to mental phenomena as the subject matter of psychology.

3.of, pertaining to, dealing with, or affecting the mind, esp. as a function of awareness, feeling, or motivation: psychological play; psychological effect.

 

My miscarriages have not damaged my mind, feeling, or motivation but have exacted a serious toll on my spiritual side and, dare I say it, my soul.  I chose my words for a reason.  I'm sorry that you tried to smack me down on this particular issue, but this is an issue I can't really let you win on, seeing as you are utterly incorrect.

 

Sorry, grrr. You may teach college-level English, but the inane ramblings of a subpar social worker are rather more trustworthy than your multiple degrees. After all, you inserted a colloquial "umm" to provide tone and color into a piece of informal writing while she--ummm--sleeps with younger men? Allegedly.

MrsTotty

grr_aargh:

Dear Emjay,

I am an instructor of English.  I have been for over 10 years now.  Additionally, I am a poet and therefore have a deep understanding of words and their meanings.  I choose my words carefully.

And now, a little lesson:

First, pride goeth before the fall.  And, sometimes, around here, pride goeth before the FAIL.

Now, on to your fail. Thanks to your years of experience as an editor, I can come to the conclusion that you are familiar with the difference between a NOUN and an ADJECTIVE, yes?  As such, please check out the definition of psychic.  When used as a NOUN in the sentence "Emjay is so stupid she damaged the psychic when she visited her", you will note that my reference is to a noun meaning

?noun

6.

a person who is allegedly sensitive to psychic influences or forces; medium.

 

However, were I to create a sentence utilizing the word as an ADJECTIVE, for example "Emjay is so stupid, she's causing me psychic damage", this would refer to any of the first three listed definitions of the word:

1. of or pertaining to the human soul or mind; mental ( opposed to physical).

2. Psychology . pertaining to or noting mental phenomena.

3. outside of natural or scientific knowledge; spiritual.

 

As the dictionary most often lists the more common definition of a word - or perhaps the older definition of the word first, I might take the argument that I am utilizing archaic language, but I will NOT accept that I meant to use a word other than the word that I used.

 

You may note that psychological does not contain the broad reference to the spirit or soul, but only the mind:

1.of or pertaining to psychology.

2.pertaining to the mind or to mental phenomena as the subject matter of psychology.

3.of, pertaining to, dealing with, or affecting the mind, esp. as a function of awareness, feeling, or motivation: psychological play; psychological effect.

 

My miscarriages have not damaged my mind, feeling, or motivation but have exacted a serious toll on my spiritual side and, dare I say it, my soul.  I chose my words for a reason.  I'm sorry that you tried to smack me down on this particular issue, but this is an issue I can't really let you win on, seeing as you are utterly incorrect.

 

I just had to pick my jaw up off the floor.

This might be the BEST call out EVER in my 3 years on the Bump.  Nicely done.  

ColindaP

Emjay221:

Also, I might point out that in all of my years as a professional editor, before I became a nurse (to pass on my loving touch... :-)  I've never come across an English professor that used the word "um" in written communication.  In fact, in my public speaking class, even using the word um was considered a deduction.

Also, the root word of psyche, psychic, and psychological, as well as psychiatric is PSYCH-.  This means pertaining to the mind. 

She meant psychological... haha, and for you to attempt to portray anything different is BS and you know it. 

I think I'll go make some tickers to annoy you and her! 

Well in case you need a sociolinguistics lesson, "um" is commonly used in informal conversation, and an online message board is a form of informal conversation. Perhaps you've never read a novel to see how dialogue works? At any rate, discourse on a message board is neither a newspaper article, research paper nor public speech.

Grr is the English professor. I am a translator. We each have more linguistic prowess in our pinky fingers than you do in your whole noggin. I don't know what you edited, but they sure got short shrift hiring someone who doesn't understand basic morphology. Nor syntax, as you couldn't even figure out which of us I was referring to as being the English professor.

Psychic being used in the context in which Grr used it:

https://writ.news.findlaw.com/sebok/20070814.html

https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/psychic+trauma

https://www.papalencyclicals.net/Pius12/P12PSYCH.HTM

There ya go. Being used in legal, medical, and religious writings. 

RumbleLina

I am amazed that this is still going on for both ends. 

More effort than I would have ever put into it.

ColindaP

AllysunC:

I am amazed that this is still going on for both ends. 

More effort than I would have ever put into it.

But...you just did. 

(For EmJay's benefit, being an editor and all, those three little dots are called an ellipsis and are used to indicate a pause in speech. Not to be confused with elliptical construction.)

RumbleLina

ColindaP:

AllysunC:

I am amazed that this is still going on for both ends. 

More effort than I would have ever put into it.

But...you just did. 

(For EmJay's benefit, being an editor and all, those three little dots are called an ellipsis and are used to indicate a pause in speech. Not to be confused with elliptical construction.)

 

My effort was 2 sentences, huge difference. 

My comment wasn't meant to be directed at anyone specifically, just to the entire thread in general.

suntoto

MrsTotty:

grr_aargh:

Dear Emjay,

I am an instructor of English.  I have been for over 10 years now.  Additionally, I am a poet and therefore have a deep understanding of words and their meanings.  I choose my words carefully.

And now, a little lesson:

First, pride goeth before the fall.  And, sometimes, around here, pride goeth before the FAIL.

Now, on to your fail. Thanks to your years of experience as an editor, I can come to the conclusion that you are familiar with the difference between a NOUN and an ADJECTIVE, yes?  As such, please check out the definition of psychic.  When used as a NOUN in the sentence "Emjay is so stupid she damaged the psychic when she visited her", you will note that my reference is to a noun meaning

?noun

6.

a person who is allegedly sensitive to psychic influences or forces; medium.

 

However, were I to create a sentence utilizing the word as an ADJECTIVE, for example "Emjay is so stupid, she's causing me psychic damage", this would refer to any of the first three listed definitions of the word:

1. of or pertaining to the human soul or mind; mental ( opposed to physical).

2. Psychology . pertaining to or noting mental phenomena.

3. outside of natural or scientific knowledge; spiritual.

 

As the dictionary most often lists the more common definition of a word - or perhaps the older definition of the word first, I might take the argument that I am utilizing archaic language, but I will NOT accept that I meant to use a word other than the word that I used.

 

You may note that psychological does not contain the broad reference to the spirit or soul, but only the mind:

1.of or pertaining to psychology.

2.pertaining to the mind or to mental phenomena as the subject matter of psychology.

3.of, pertaining to, dealing with, or affecting the mind, esp. as a function of awareness, feeling, or motivation: psychological play; psychological effect.

 

My miscarriages have not damaged my mind, feeling, or motivation but have exacted a serious toll on my spiritual side and, dare I say it, my soul.  I chose my words for a reason.  I'm sorry that you tried to smack me down on this particular issue, but this is an issue I can't really let you win on, seeing as you are utterly incorrect.

 

I just had to pick my jaw up off the floor.

This might be the BEST call out EVER in my 3 years on the Bump.  Nicely done.  

Emjay221

You're standards are pretty low then if that's the best you've seen in 4 years.  Apparently, rather than misuse of a word, she prefers archaic speech. 

Whatever.  That's a heck of a call out... you go girl! 

lol. 

E .? ` ' / ?. F
Your tears fuel me.

Keep on fueling my tank.  

QQ more.  

 

MrsTotty

Emjay221:

You're standards are pretty low then if that's the best you've seen in 4 years.  Apparently, rather than misuse of a word, she prefers archaic speech. 

Whatever.  That's a heck of a call out... you go girl! 

lol. 

E .? ` ' / ?. F
Your tears fuel me.

Keep on fueling my tank.  

QQ more.  

 

Dude, I witnessed Hippy-gate.  My standards are actually REALLY high.   

Reallynervous83

rvandiver0705:

Reallynervous83:

Firedancer1013:

rvandiver0705:

Reallynervous83:

 Calm down...your right out of the 20 or so who posted only you thought it was rude...but there is always one.  Congrats on being THAT person.  So calm down.  If it was ending my world, I would let you know.  I just find you funny because it's so easy to get under your skin....so flame on :-)  I need some laughs. 

It is spelled "you're".   

 

lol I think it is sad because the your/you're differentiation is the only thing that has bothered me so far about this post!  (Coming from the girl who can't spell hemorrhoid, wait, did I get it right that time??)  :0) 

 Yep, she went back to the February board to be coddled over there because she got picked on here. 

Bite me.      Maybe I just got sick of your immature responses and went and spoke to some adults that I enjoy.  Which I will go do again, since they are a group of lovely ladies.  Enjoy attacking me due to the fact that I had a *gasp* opinion! 

I thought you were gone?  Oh wait you're still here...good, because it's still funny.  Your response to my post was to try to make me feel bad for labeling in a way that ONLY YOU had a problem with.  Instead of trying to help out or offer reassurance (neither of which you did) you decided to offer nothing.  Why post?  No one else cared except for you about the title of the post, instead they offered their helpful and insightful thoughts and experiences.  Maybe someday you to will learn to help people.  So limp on back to February, I'm sure you'll be fine there until they learn that you bring nothing to the group.  As far as attacking, you attacked me first and not only did so but did so at a time when my defenses are down because I am worried.  Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but when it's wrong I'm going to call you out. 

grr_aargh

AllysunC:

ColindaP:

AllysunC:

I am amazed that this is still going on for both ends. 

More effort than I would have ever put into it.

But...you just did. 

(For EmJay's benefit, being an editor and all, those three little dots are called an ellipsis and are used to indicate a pause in speech. Not to be confused with elliptical construction.)

 

My effort was 2 sentences, huge difference. 

My comment wasn't meant to be directed at anyone specifically, just to the entire thread in general.

I know it seemed like a lot, but this is what I do - it takes surprisingly little effort on my behalf.

And Emjay, I admitted that my usage was possibly archaic, but that does not make it wrong.  It simply means that it's a usage you haven't heard of before.  That's unfortunate.  It's a spectacular word whose meaning provides shades of difference from the word psychological, though you find it used much more often among the highly educated (Colinda provided excellent examples).  Perhaps one becomes a little throwback when consumed with Academia, I don't know, but for that I won't apologize. 

Emjay221

Wonderful.  We're all right.  Life is grand.  I'm happy.  I'm having a nice big glass of apple juice while I study for a test, and then I have to go to the hospital and work for several hours. This is old, played out, and done. 

Agreed? 

CarrieLeigh84

Emjay221:

Wonderful.  We're all right.  Life is grand.  I'm happy.  I'm having a nice big glass of apple juice while I study for a test, and then I have to go to the hospital and work for several hours. This is old, played out, and done. 

Agreed? 

Agreed, but you're still a douche.

Emjay221

CarrieLeigh84:

Emjay221:

Wonderful.  We're all right.  Life is grand.  I'm happy.  I'm having a nice big glass of apple juice while I study for a test, and then I have to go to the hospital and work for several hours. This is old, played out, and done. 

Agreed? 

Agreed, but you're still a douche.

You have a PM, by the way. 

redstars93

MrsTotty:

Emjay221:

You're standards are pretty low then if that's the best you've seen in 4 years.  Apparently, rather than misuse of a word, she prefers archaic speech. 

Whatever.  That's a heck of a call out... you go girl! 

lol. 

E .? ` ' / ?. F
Your tears fuel me.

Keep on fueling my tank.  

QQ more.  

 

Dude, I witnessed Hippy-gate.  My standards are actually REALLY high.   

::dead::

 

heather_09_15_07

redstars93:

MrsTotty:

Emjay221:

You're standards are pretty low then if that's the best you've seen in 4 years.  Apparently, rather than misuse of a word, she prefers archaic speech. 

Whatever.  That's a heck of a call out... you go girl! 

lol. 

E .? ` ' / ?. F
Your tears fuel me.

Keep on fueling my tank.  

QQ more.  

 

Dude, I witnessed Hippy-gate.  My standards are actually REALLY high.   

::dead::

 

ditto.