Thread: is it true?

It is a pointer used in context. Without the context "It" does not comply with the principles of grammar. So, no. it is not.

Universally: True is the state of being true.
Two or more things are said to be true to each other, when by some means of comparison, no difference is found between them.

Therefore, 1 thing, in of itself, can never be true, or more mystically, what is the sound of one hand clapping?

Originally Posted by Philosopher8659

It is a pointer used in context. Without the context "It" does not comply with the principles of grammar. So, no. it is not.

Universally: True is the state of being true.
Two or more things are said to be true to each other, when by some means of comparison, no difference is found between them.

You lost me before you hit the submit button.

Originally Posted by Philosopher8659

Therefore, 1 thing, in of itself, can never be true, or more mystically, what is the sound of one hand clapping?

It's the same sound as two hands clapping. It's aloofness can't be picked up by normal ears.

The sound of one hand clapping is not much to hear, but the sight of one hand clapping is pretty funny.

Mark75 says

Originally Posted by Mark75

The sound of one hand clapping is not much to hear, but the sight of one hand clapping is pretty funny.

so true

Originally Posted by Keresztanya

Oh the horror!

Originally Posted by Akono

Oh the horror!

Helpless boxes like this are abused every day.

Originally Posted by Akono

You lost me before you hit the submit button..

true denotes the lack of difference between two items, "Are they true (to each other)" Not "Is it true" which violates the definition of true.

Originally Posted by Akono

It's the same sound as two hands clapping. It's aloofness can't be picked up by normal ears.

Again, usage violates the definition of clapping.

One does not notice when they use language by rote instead of by definition.

Heaping words together does not produce grammar.

One can produce countless puzzles that mystify those who only think and use language by rote.

Heaping words together doesn't prove a point either.

Originally Posted by Philosopher8659

It is a pointer used in context. Without the context "It" does not comply with the principles of grammar. So, no. it is not.

Universally: True is the state of being true.
Two or more things are said to be true to each other, when by some means of comparison, no difference is found between them.

Therefore, 1 thing, in of itself, can never be true, or more mystically, what is the sound of one hand clapping?

He's not asking you to answer the question: "Are the two things, shown directly below this paragraph, true to each other".. He's asking you to answer the question shown in the picture like any other sane person would do..

"Separated at birth!!?!"

The question mark denotes it is a question.. (Forget about grammar and logic for a second).. Common sense would tell you that he's trying to say: "Did these separate at birth"

Originally Posted by Philosopher8659

Two or more things are said to be true to each other, when by some means of comparison, no difference is found between them.

Therefore, 1 thing, in of itself, can never be true, or more mystically, what is the sound of one hand clapping?

Once again, this would matter if he was actually asking you that question...

Originally Posted by Philosopher8659

true denotes the lack of difference between two items, "Are they true (to each other)" Not "Is it true" which violates the definition of true.

What is the definition of true.. It cannot violate the definition of true, if it conforms to it's correct meaning...

TheFreeDictionary's Definition of "True":
[1] Consistent with fact or reality; not false or erroneous. (The question he asked, seems to conform to this definition)
[2] Truthful. (A much more simpler definition)..

Replace "True" in his sentence with the definition found.. "Is it consistent with fact or reality".. And it makes complete sense...

Why does the definition of true have to be solely restricted to your definition?

Even when using your definition, it can make sense: "true denotes the lack of difference between two items".. The two items being: Reality/Fact and the statement in the picture... And THAT is simple what he's asking...

Originally Posted by Philosopher8659

One does not notice when they use language by rote instead of by definition.
Heaping words together does not produce grammar.

This is the internet.. It's infamous for not having to bind people to the wonderful world of grammar.. This is why people on the Internet use language by rote instead of definition... After all, typing while being aware of definition does not matter when the people you are talking TO already know what you mean... I guarantee you, that not many others in this forum would care that: "He used the word: "Truth or It" wrongly"..

When you talk on a forum you can't nitpick to make a point...

Originally Posted by Akono

Heaping words together doesn't prove a point either.

I agree...

Originally Posted by PXUmais

He's not asking you to answer the question: "Are the two things, shown directly below this paragraph, true to each other".. He's asking you to answer the question shown in the picture like any other sane person would do..

"Separated at birth!!?!"

The question mark denotes it is a question.. (Forget about grammar and logic for a second).. Common sense would tell you that he's trying to say: "Did these separate at birth"



Once again, this would matter if he was actually asking you that question...



What is the definition of true.. It cannot violate the definition of true, if it conforms to it's correct meaning...

TheFreeDictionary's Definition of "True":
[1] Consistent with fact or reality; not false or erroneous. (The question he asked, seems to conform to this definition)
[2] Truthful. (A much more simpler definition)..

Replace "True" in his sentence with the definition found.. "Is it consistent with fact or reality".. And it makes complete sense...

Why does the definition of true have to be solely restricted to your definition?

Even when using your definition, it can make sense: "true denotes the lack of difference between two items".. The two items being: Reality/Fact and the statement in the picture... And THAT is simple what he's asking...



This is the internet.. It's infamous for not having to bind people to the wonderful world of grammar.. This is why people on the Internet use language by rote instead of definition... After all, typing while being aware of definition does not matter when the people you are talking TO already know what you mean... I guarantee you, that not many others in this forum would care that: "He used the word: "Truth or It" wrongly"..

When you talk on a forum you can't nitpick to make a point...

Thanks broski!

Originally Posted by Akono

Thanks broski!

Lol, Np...