Word Pirates "WordPirates is a place to point out and discuss words that have had their meanings distorted, probably on purpose, to achieve a commercial, political or selfish end." posted to language -> language by Brad, Sep 18th, 2003
"The website Word Piracy ( http://www.wordpirates.com/ ) misuses the word piracy. They mean "anyone who misuses words." Real pirates murdered, raped and stole. They didn't misuse words, rightly or wrongly. "
I'm disappointed by the lack of relevance to tommorow's Talk Like a Pirate Day. I demand a refund.
At least they recognize their own, ironic guilt:
"The website Word Piracy ( http://www.wordpirates.com/ ) misuses the word piracy. They mean "anyone who misuses words." Real pirates murdered, raped and stole. They didn't misuse words, rightly or wrongly. "
These people are way too uptight even by my pedantic standards.