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Author Topic:   So What is Wrong With the Concept of Sustained Irony?
anglagard
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Message 1 of 2 (448582)
01-14-2008 3:53 AM


I disagree with Adminnemooseus concerning the closing of the thread Message 24. Not so much because the thread was closed but rather the reasons behind such actions.
Adminnemooseus writes:
I also suggest that Jar, in general, be much more selective in his starting of new topics. I've had thoughts that his new topics permissions should be suspended.
I believe such an attack upon the person, who however mischievously promotes, sustained irony is completely unwarranted.
Jar is only acting in the great tradition of Cervantes and Jonathan Swift in using such literary methods. Did not Cervantes humiliate the false and corrupt concept of chivalry in Don Quixote? Did not Swift humiliate the abuse of the Irish in a Modest Proposal?
Then why should jar be subject to such prudish restrictions concerning the use of sustained irony in exposing political stupidity and idiotic conspiracy theories in this forum? Do you have no respect for this historic and highly reputable method of expressing dissent?
I think it is a sad day for this forum when such a time honored expression of talent is subject to censorship.
ABE - Crap, how did this happen, it's supposed to be in the admin complaint thread
Edited by anglagard, : proper tense
Edited by anglagard, : No reason given.

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01-14-2008 4:38 AM
Reply to: Message 1 by anglagard
01-14-2008 3:53 AM


Repost
Repost in the Moderation Thread and I'll close this one.

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