people who think you can't have "enemies" on the internet

shouldn't be on the internet

Quote from: Korra Valentine on July 25, 2015, 01:57:03 AM

I make jabs at everyone.

So save them for the people that deserve it. Especially when they're good burns. You'll usually garner more respect/admiration from your peers that way.

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If you can't take a joke then you shouldn't be on the internet.

Well, I mean... I don't see what's different from the internet and real life. Other than the fact that one's physical presence (Ex. charisma, charm, attractiveness) is completely absent, making the conversations a bit more... objective(?). Not sure if that's the right word.

Anyways, my point being that there's no real reason to make the distinction between the internet and RL. Especially since the former has benefits that the latter doesn't.

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Also "enemies"? Again, this is just the internet.

That's why I quoted "enemies". I meant it in the way that you are opposing his argument. In the same way that two debaters are "enemies" -- they don't hate each other, they're just on opposing sides.

Oh yeah there are lots of differences. But no, I'm not gonna restrict myself to follow some sort of silly "get le bad guise" mission. If I can't make friendly jabs at people I like, then fucckit.

people who think you can't have "enemies" on the internet

shouldn't be on the internet

Depends on what you mean.

"Enemies" know each other on a more personal level.

Quote from: I_IRONMAN_I on July 25, 2015, 02:02:35 AM

Enemies?

Fucking lol. This is the internet, not the streets.

I already explained why I used "enemies".

I understand. It's really the only word that can suffice until another, better word can be found.

my god... LOL

Depends on what you mean.

the opposite of friend

again, if you're gonna act like you can't (or shouldn't) have enemies on the internet, then you shouldn't have friends over the internet, either

at least that would be consistent
silly, but consistent

Quote from: I_IRONMAN_I on July 25, 2015, 02:07:41 AM

I understand. It's really the only word that can suffice until another, better word can be found.

What do you think: would "adversary" work better?

Or does it have the same connotations as "enemy"?

Enemy means someone you hate and you don't want around you.

Adversary and/or opponent is better when it comes to opposing viewpoints and in debates.

the word you guys are looking for is "opposition"

but there is still absolutely nothing wrong with "enemy"

I don't have "friends" on the internet. I have associates. You know, people I'm friendly with but don't know on a personal level.

Thus, with your statement, I don't have enemies...

okay, like i said, at least you're consistent

but i have a fundamental disagreement with this outlook

Enemy

[en-uh-mee]

1.a person who feels hatred for, fosters harmful designs against, or engages in antagonistic activities against another; an adversary or opponent.

2.an armed foe; an opposing military force:
The army attacked the enemy at dawn.

3.a hostile nation or state.

4.a citizen of such a state.

5.enemies, persons, nations, etc., that are hostile to one another:
Let's make up and stop being enemies.

6.something harmful or prejudicial:
His unbridled ambition is his worst enemy.

7. the Enemy, the Devil; Satan.

Quote from: Korra Valentine on July 25, 2015, 02:11:24 AM

Enemy means someone you hate and you don't want around you.

Adversary and/or opponent is better when it comes to opposing viewpoints and in debates.

But if you're going to insult your adversary, wouldn't that make them your enemy?

Really, any insult without an argument is ad hominem, which simply shouldn't have a place in debates.

I think that adversary works well for the future, but not when talking about insulting people. Enemy doesn't cut it either, though.

I wasn't having an argument with TBlocks.

the word you guys are looking for is "opposition"

I really don't see how that fits, either.

I wouldn't insult my "opposition".  And I don't think most people would, either....

Enemy is really the best word to use.

People you dislike, are having an argument with, and by extension, insult, are your enemies. Just because it has extreme connotations doesn't make the word any less apt.

“The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.”

Quote from: Korra Valentine on July 25, 2015, 02:14:29 AM

Enemy

[en-uh-mee]

1.a person who feels hatred for, fosters harmful designs against, or engages in antagonistic activities against another; an adversary or opponent.

So my point still stands. If you're going to use a good insult, use it on an enemy.

The extreme connotations that come along with it, like some sort of 'mob boss' mindset or whatever you guys thought I was implying, are simply unnecessary.

Ah okay.

So we can't have fun.

Alright.