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WCDT: 2573-2577 (11-15 November 2013) Weekly Comics Discussion Thread
Sidhekin:
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--- Quote from: Sidhekin on 15 Nov 2013, 23:35 ---polygyny
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Doesn't polygyny specifically refer to marriage?
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Well, no. The word is not quite that restricted; for one thing, it is used in reference to animals, who presumably do not marry.
--- Quote from: pwhodges on 16 Nov 2013, 01:45 ---
--- Quote from: Sidhekin on 15 Nov 2013, 23:35 ---I think the word you're looking for is "polyamoury" (the u being optional, I guess).
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No "u", even in England. The OED doesn't recognise that form, and derives the word "polyamory" directly from the Latin "amor", not the French "amour".
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Ah thanks. I stand corrected.
--- Quote from: pwhodges on 16 Nov 2013, 01:45 ---Would you write "amourous" for "amorous"? Well, then...
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... no comment.
jwhouk:
So - which way this week?
High Drama. 9 (10.8%)
High Comedy. 10 (12%)
High Tai. 11 (13.3%)
High Jinks. 11 (13.3%)
Back to High School. 1 (1.2%)
Pintsize High on a Hill. 0 (0%)
Highlander (THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!) 18 (21.7%)
High on Waffles and Space Ham. 4 (4.8%)
Highly doubtful. 8 (9.6%)
Hi! My name is... 11 (13.3%)
Total Members Voted: 83
cesariojpn:
How many Allies/Ally/Eilly/Whatever variants are there in web comics? Sunstone and Bloodstein have them as well IIRC....
RightInTheSquishyParts:
--- Quote from: cesariojpn on 16 Nov 2013, 15:08 ---How many Allies/Ally/Eilly/Whatever variants are there in web comics? Sunstone and Bloodstein have them as well IIRC....
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They are all manifestations of the same being.
Maybe you think Orz are *many bubbles* too. It is such a joke. Orz are not *many bubbles* like *campers*. Orz are just Orz. I am Orz. I am one with many *fingers*.. [/star-control 2]
rschill:
--- Quote from: Sidhekin on 15 Nov 2013, 23:35 ---
--- Quote from: rschill on 15 Nov 2013, 11:13 ---In a situation where monogamy is the norm, you need a discussion before you assume polyandry is OK.
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I think the word you're looking for is "polyamoury" (the u being optional, I guess).
Hmmı. I don't think I'm reading a single comic in which polyandry occurs. (Girl Genius has been teasing us with the concept, but teasing's all it's been.) Not that I have any opening for a new comic right now ...
Hmm². Would you call Tai's past polyamourous relationship polygyny, or would that be unnecessary stretching of the word?
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I wonder if I can plausibly blame my mistake on a faulty spellcheck or autocomplete? :oops:
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