The problem is that no one "suggested other meanings of the word." People applied their meaning as the only possible meaning of the word respect, and surmised that because I used "respect," and their definition must apply, I think Kim K doesn't deserve basic human decency. That kind of yoga-ing for an ill intent is…

You know how you can tell I didn't mean "due regard for the feelings of others"? Because I'm never going to interact with Kim Kardashian... ever. So I won't exactly have the chance not to respect her feelings. But I certainly have the chance not to admire her. Context clues, guys. Context clues. This is basic…

I've already granted that it could have multiple meanings. But that doesn't mean that it doesn't mean "admire" and that I didn't use it that way. Jesus Christ people.

I know, I hate it. I've been a regular commenter since 2009, and it's just become something awful. Everyone picks fights. Some of it has to do with the way the commenting system is set up. For example, my stupid post was one of the first, so it is at the top. Thus I get a bunch of recommends and a huge thread. But…

I'll be honest... the first comment about whether or not I respect her was such a throwaway comment that I was just shocked when the first person suggested that I have to admire all people just because they were people, I reacted. I said the first of a number of reasons why I don't admire her. And I do agree that…

If anything has let me down big time today, it is my inability to stop arguing with people on the internet. ;)

Oh give me a break. I've been caught having sex while female a number of times in my life. On tape, even! But I didn't parlay it into a career. And you know what, she did do it, and good for her. But I don't have to admire her for it.

So, instead of relying on a dictionary, you suggest that each time I'd like to use a word, I do a survey of the meaning of 12 people nearby? That'll make my profession a lot more difficult. Come on now, this is getting really silly.

I mean, they do say the same thing. You are the one using Aretha Franklin songs to back up your point of view. At least I have a number of actual sources that says the words are synonyms.

Detestable huh? Sure.

Dictionaries cannot keep up with how language changes? Every year they add new words (much to the chagrin of a number of people that oddly hate language changes). And while I can understand that a number of people may think they don't mean the same thing, my only point is that its really harsh to judge a person who is…

No shit, right?

No idea. Because people are often unaware of the appropriate definitions of things? I mean, people do that kind of shit for emphasis all the time. I'm not trying to be obtuse, but the definition of respect uses the word "admiration" and the definition of "admire" uses the word respect. People use words incorrectly all…

That isn't how you spell her name, for one. Two, I don't know about you, but I didn't learn my vocabulary from pop songs. Like I said, I get that people maybe attribute different meanings to the word. But the fact is: admiration and respect are synonyms. They just are. The dispute about this is mind boggling.

The point is that the word respect actually means "admire." So I don't have to say I don't admire her. They are synonyms.

They both seem fairly superficial, it is true. But I can't say that just because their love is somewhat superficial that it isn't true love. I think you learn how to love in your own way largely based on your family life, and hers at least seems to put a high premium on looks. Yeah, it would be more lovely if he…

I know but I've already granted you that language develops. In my first comment I even said, that maybe you are right about what the word SHOULD mean. All I said is that it is unfair for someone to use a word in the ordinary meaning, which I was taught, and then have people come back and say "well what you really mean…

That's fine. I understand that everyone is allowed to do what they want. BUT I DON"T HAVE TO ADMIRE HER FOR IT. I'm not saying she's a bad person, or that it was wrong. But her method of making money isn't, to me, worth admiration. Am I not allowed to say that?

hell that's what i thought i was doing. i don't ever make serious comments on here anymore. but my god, these people will do some amazing yoga to read some nefarious shit into a post.

Sure! But this whole thing has seemingly devolved into some question of whether I ascribe basic human dignity to some woman because of this. That isn't what I'm saying. I'm just saying, I think it's sweet her husband seems to love and admire her. I don't, who cares. I think it is nice he does. But lord have mercy,…