GRGR(8) Discussion Opener

[Paul Mackin]

Thanks to Bonnie for the clarification.

I agree that words can be action, but think that much of the time writing
is only writing.

				P.

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> From: Kyburz at ASU.Edu
> To: Paul Mackin <mackin at allware.com>
> Cc: pynchon-l at waste.org
> Subject: Re: GRGR(8) Discussion Opener
> Date: Tuesday, January 14, 1997 10:02 AM
> 
> Ok, Sean, Paul.  What I was responding to was the assertion that "WRITING 
> it is not the same as SAYING it, . . ." 
> 
> What I meant to do was done badly, I admit--and apologize.  I merely 
> meant to suggest that whereas Pynchon's use of the word "cunt" is 
> stylistic, and therefore somewhat unoffensive, the "words are action" 
> bit still holds.  I was merely concerned, while reading Paul's post, that 
> that nasty "words are harmless" belief system was asserting itself in 
> some unconsciencious way.  Maybe I *am* paranoid.  Anyhow, apologies to 
> all--just a bit too sensitive, silly me.
> 
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