Since it is apparently uncouth to comment at any length inside a word association thread, I’ll post my response to the above here.
I’ve actually been wondering this for some time: what’s the point of these threads? I mean, seventy-five to a hundred pages of single words? Isn’t there an actual point to word association, such as in a psychological or psychoanalytical sense?
I would argue that observations on the details of a topic, lengthy or otherwise, are appropriate in any thread, and that said thread can only benefit by way of them, opening the door to productive and stimulating conversation - which, I would think, is the whole point of both a thread and a message board.
Or, perhaps I missed that rule where word association is somehow exempt from standard practice.
Your desire to insert yourself out of form in a particular thread, in my mind, is more telling than anything WA might reveal. That you might want to stand up in a movie theatre and shout out your artful and most precious deciphering of events, rather than rightfully participate is somewhere in the spectrum between humorous and tragic. Yes, your thoughts are the most important in the world. Thank you for them.
Your observation is lovely, but out of place in a thread where we are called to succinct expression. If you wish to grasp the meaning of Word Association there are two things you can do. Observe, or participate. Either way you are sure to gain something (if you are so inclined). Occassionally silent appreciation is more meaningful than the noise of a thousand words uttered out loud.
Also, the rule of the thread, is to limit our responses to one (sometimes a sneaky two) word.
Precisely my point. More revealing, more productive, and more interesting.
I guess I’m missing the analogy. It’s an interactive dicussion forum, not a film screening where the expectation is silence; the expectation is the presentation of thoughts.
Essentially, you’ve confirmed one thing from my intitial post: indeed I’ve ‘missed that rule where word association is somehow exempt from standard practice.’
I understand that, now if not before. I suppose my questions are rooted in my personal expectations of a thread: the natural evolution of concepts therein and the subsequent expression of what those concepts have force into being, whatever those may be.
That said, I can’t quite argue the simple point of the rule quoted.
The difference is masculine and femine Obw. Impoliteness (or politeness) depends on the preconceived notions of the listener. Or if you prefer on the geographical location i.e. culture.
The thread and its productivity could be enhanced if a few changes were made.
The artistic aspect of the word association is in the organizing and improvisational form it takes. However, unless the intentions are explicit, which is to say, unless a reader understands the association, a bit of the artistic expression is lost, I think. The thread remains somewhere between ambiguous and interesting while I think it could be better.
Here is an idea.
Explain how and why you chose the word:
Joe says “Winston”
Bob says “Allies”
Now, what if Bob said “Cancer?”
Well, probably nothing. The thread would move on without notice. Would Bob have to explain that if he said “Cancer” it would be because he associated cigarettes with Winston? Probably not. But what if it wasn’t understood by the reader. Wouldn’t a bit of the artistry in the improvisation pass unnoticed?
Just an idea. Personally I wouldn’t spend a minute in that god forsaken thread.
Look at Dunamis. I don’t know if he’ll ever rehibilitate from Word Association Addiction, or what we call WAA in the field of ILP Psychoanalysis. I think we’ve lost him for good.
Of course the greatest change would be if you dropped it from your list of “how can I shake things up so people will pay attention to me” subjects that you keep updating. Just leave it alone.
detrop is the master of the personal offense. You will learn it soon, as I well indeed have learned it. You will learn it sometime around your 200th post. You have aligned yourself with an Asp. Snuggle up.
Only because my view was unbias could I pull it off. If I was was an avid WAA I too might be offended.
Dunamis, I am trying to be nice and give suggestions here. I do not want all the attention. Only all the attention from the hot smart chicks here, and that’s not much attention because there are only a few, if that.
I don’t shake things up anymore either. PoR does that now so its cool. I’m trying to chill nowadays and get clean.
That is why your sig is getting so looooong. You can say all the profound things in your life right there. Economie de Dunamis. I find it all fascinating.
The obsession with you is actually funny. Honestly hon, I could care less what the hell you do, which is why you like me so much.
Just makes me weep.