Desa97

Object

Change the definition of the verb to object

I want to change the definition of the verb to object So as to differentiate it from disagree Desa97 (talk) 17:21, 10 October 2020 (UTC)

Disagreeing with a thing

Example: "he disagrees with abortion", or "she disagrees with having to get a degree in order to find work". These are clearly things, not people. It's perfectly normal English and has been for centuries. Equinox ◑ 02:39, 12 October 2020 (UTC)

For a start I object to your use of absolutes here "perfectly" "normal" and because an error has been around for centuries does not mean a change is not needed. Can you retract please or reword your argument?

This is a the reply I got from this guy which proves my point about objectionable behavior being different than disagreeing:

      "Mate nobody cares what you think. We just describe what words mean according to normal humans." Equinox ◑ 13:42, 12 October 2020 (UTC)

Needless to say I objected to his poor behavior and use of the english language. I guess he didn't realise that I care, even if he doesn't.

Desa97 (talk) 03:04, 12 October 2020 (UTC)

Object to Someone's Behavior

Complete the following sentences:

1. "I think your ________ is objectionable"

2. "My objection is to do with how you __________ when telling me what to do"

3. "I object to the way that you __________ when disciplining your child"

4. "I agree with the content of your argument however I object to ____ you delivered it"

If you guessed the answer is behave or behavior (number 4. the answer is HOW) then you were correct. Behavior (how we speak and act) and objections go hand in hand and yet there is not one reference made to define the verb "to object" as an objection to someone's behavior or how they acted. Why?

Instead we just get this as this definition "To disagree with something or someone." In my opinion this does not define the major difference between objecting vs disagreeing. Very little thought and effort has been put into this definition and I also believe it is having real life consequences with how we argue and discuss in 2020.

Desa97 (talk) 03:25, 13 October 2020 (UTC)