[patsylimerick]

Very, very interesting question, Lostalex. I think there is a difference between the two, but the chasm is a lot more narrow than people are comfortable wth. The indignation has made me smile, given the huge sales figures enjoyed by the NOTW for decades. These are all products that meet a need - sometimes a demand. We have to recognise ourselves for what we are and stop trying to sate our unease with mob attacks on selected fall guys.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by patsylimerick

Very, very interesting question, Lostalex. I think there is a difference between the two, but the chasm is a lot more narrow than people are comfortable wth. The indignation has made me smile, given the huge sales figures enjoyed by the NOTW for decades. These are all products that meet a need - sometimes a demand. We have to recognise ourselves for what we are and stop trying to sate our unease with mob attacks on selected fall guys.

satiate.

[patsylimerick]

Originally Posted by lostalex

satiate.

No. Sate.

sate/sāt/
Verb: Satisfy (a desire or an appetite) to the full: "sate your appetite at the restaurant".
Adjective: Satisfied completely; fulfilled.

You might want to stop typing for ten seconds and reflect upon the fact that you're American before you start correcting other people's English.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by patsylimerick

No. Sate.

sate/sāt/
Verb: Satisfy (a desire or an appetite) to the full: "sate your appetite at the restaurant".
Adjective: Satisfied completely; fulfilled.

You might want to stop typing for ten seconds and reflect upon the fact that you're American before you start correcting other people's English.

That was incredibly rude. apologize. (i doubt you realize the irony of this, but seriously, yur proving my point)

[patsylimerick]

Oh dear. A little defensive, are we? The POINT was that we on different sides of the Atlantic have differing interpretations of the language. I, for instance, would always be conscious of the fact that I was reading something written by someone from America if the spelling or grammar jarred.

And where's your apology for trying to correct something that was, in actual fact, correct?

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by patsylimerick

And where's your apology for trying to correct something that was, in actual fact, correct?

brits are better at apologizing, so you first.

btw, did you see the france/england game at the WWC the other day?

I didn't catch it, but i sure caught the USA vs. Brazil game, man it was a good one :P

[patsylimerick]

Originally Posted by lostalex

brits are better at apologizing, so you first.

btw, did you see the france/england game at the WWC the other day?

I see your geography is as good as your lexicography. (the hint's in the username)

I came on here to commend your argument, Lostalex. I'll leave you to it