Obfuscation - I don't think that word means what you think it means

[Piper]

A certain poster has been using this to describe anyone who opposed their views.

As my old friend said

 

[RipponRedeaux]

Speaking of thesaurus...

I accidently swallowed a book of synonyms, As a result I got thesaurus throat I've ever had.

 

[Marooncat79]

Great movie

 

[RipponRedeaux]

Speaking of books...okay, no one was speaking about books. But I have a good one for all of you.

I was sitting on my couch when a book fell on my head.
I only have my shelf to blame.

 

[Silverhair]

Obfuscation is the obscuring of the intended meaning of ommunication by making the message difficult to understand, usually with confusing and ambiguous language. The obfuscation might be either unintentional or intentional (although intent usually is connoted), and is accomplished with circumlocution (talking around the subject), the use of jargon (technical language of a profession), and the use of an argot (ingroup language) of limited communicative value to outsiders.

That does describe what we see in a number of comments that are provided on this board.

 

[Piper]

Obfuscation is the obscuring of the intended meaning of ommunication by making the message difficult to understand, usually with confusing and ambiguous language. The obfuscation might be either unintentional or intentional (although intent usually is connoted), and is accomplished with circumlocution (talking around the subject), the use of jargon (technical language of a profession), and the use of an argot (ingroup language) of limited communicative value to outsiders.

That does describe what we see in a number of comments that are provided on this board.

Well, yes, but the person who has been using it uses it incorrectly.

 

[canadyjd]

Well, yes, but the person who has been using it uses it incorrectly.

You are correct. The word “obfuscation” is being used to dismiss decisive, biblical, sound, completely on subject rebukes concerning the topics being discussed.

It is an intellectually dishonest effort at debate.

peace to you

 

[Silverhair]

You are correct. The word “obfuscation” is being used to dismiss decisive, biblical, sound, completely on subject rebukes concerning the topics being discussed.

It is an intellectually dishonest effort at debate.

peace to you

That is just your opinion that what he is calling “obfuscation” is in fact decisive, biblical, sound, completely on subject rebukes concerning the topics being discussed.

I would have to agree with that individual that this understanding of the word does fit a number of posts on here.
"The obfuscation might be either unintentional or intentional (although intent usually is connoted), and is accomplished with circumlocution (talking around the subject), the use of jargon (technical language of a profession), and the use of an argot (ingroup language) of limited communicative value to outsiders."

 

[canadyjd]

That is just your opinion that what he is calling “obfuscation” is in fact decisive, biblical, sound, completely on subject rebukes concerning the topics being discussed.

I would have to agree with that individual that this understanding of the word does fit a number of posts on here.
"The obfuscation might be either unintentional or intentional (although intent usually is connoted), and is accomplished with circumlocution (talking around the subject), the use of jargon (technical language of a profession), and the use of an argot (ingroup language) of limited communicative value to outsiders."

LOl!! Obfuscation!!

peace to you

 

[Silverhair]

LOl!! Obfuscation!!

peace to you

Are you sure you know what it means?

 

[canadyjd]

Are you sure you know what it means?

I look at post#8 and see a great example of obfuscation.

Thanks for clarifying.

peace to you

 

[Silverhair]

I look at post#8 and see a great example of obfuscation.

Thanks for clarifying.

peace to you

Your comment shows that you do not know what the word obfuscation means.

 

[RighteousnessTemperance&]

Some may indeed be bound to a common Internet comment "definition"—more than a sentence or two and using proper grammar and punctuation.

Such will indeed tax the little grey cells of some, or even many, and that equates to obfuscation. Clear?

 

[Piper]

This is my favorite thread.

 

[Silverhair]

This is my favorite thread.

The Seinfeld of threads.

 

[RipponRedeaux]

Speaking of camping ...

Have you heard about competition camping?

It's in tents.

 

[Piper]

What happened when my GPS told me to turn around? I couldn’t see where I was driving.

 

[RipponRedeaux]

What's the hardest thing about being a cross-eyed teacher?
Controlling your pupils.

 

[canadyjd]

The Seinfeld of threads.

That is the most insightful thing I’ve ever seen you post.

peace to you

 

[Piper]

That is the most insightful thing I’ve ever seen you post.

peace to you

That was insightful.