Sick of hearing of rigorous and utility any other annoying words?

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by ryoder, Mar 4, 2011.

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  1. ryoder

    ryoder New Member

    Is it just me or do the posters in this forum overuse the words rigor, rigorous and utility when describing a degree program?
    Oh yeah and degree mill too :)
     
  2. b4cz28

    b4cz28 Active Member

    Its something that's good to know.
     
  3. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    I suppose you'd rather hear "fast, cheap, easy?"
     
  4. Maniac Craniac

    Maniac Craniac Moderator Staff Member

    I'm fed up with the words "school," and "degree." Can't you people talk about anything else?
     
  5. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    Hi MC. Seen any good movies lately? I can't wait to see Battle: Los Angeles.

    The op should have gone to the Complaint Department. I'm just sayin'...
     
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  6. NorCal

    NorCal Active Member

    Rigorous and utility are the key points to evaluating a degree program or the college that offers them. Although in your mind the terms may be over used, it does not mean they are not an effective method in evaluating the pros and con's. This is at the core of what DegreeInfo is all about, helping others and offering advice.

    Maybe you should find a online university that offers the ability to live chat with a student advisor, and you folks could discuss items such as fast and easy.

    Personally, I'll stay here on DegreeInfo and exchange ideas with other members who have my best interests in mind and discuss the finer points of distance education.
     
  7. james_lankford

    james_lankford New Member

    yes, because I like my degrees the same way I like my women
     
  8. Randell1234

    Randell1234 Moderator

    You beat me to that response. I knew her in high school...
     
  9. Kizmet

    Kizmet Moderator

    Hi James - Hopefully you're not as much of a misogynist in real life as you portray yourself to be on the internet.

    MEN ARE LIKE . . .

    ... Blenders.
    You need one, but you're not quite sure why.

    ... Chocolate Bars.
    Sweet, smooth, and they usually head right for your hips.

    ... Coffee.
    The best ones are rich, warm, and can keep you up all night long.

    ... Commercials.
    You can't believe a word they say.

    ... Computers.
    Hard to figure out and never have enough memory.

    ... Coolers.
    Load them with beer and you can take them anywhere.

    ... Copiers.
    You need them for reproduction, but that's about it.

    ... Curling Irons.
    They're always hot, and they're always in your hair.

    ... Government Bonds.
    They take way too long to mature.

    ... Horoscopes.
    They always tell you what to do and are usually wrong.

    ... Lava Lamps.
    Fun to look at, but not all that bright.

    ... Mascara.
    They usually run at the first sign of emotion.

    ... Parking Spots.
    The good ones are already taken and the ones that are left are either handicapped or extremely small.
     
  10. SurfDoctor

    SurfDoctor Moderator

    That's like going on a automotive website and saying you are sick of hearing about horsepower, gas mileage and handling. Those are the terms of the trade. Rigor, utility and mill are the correct terms for what is commonly discussed here.
     
  11. SurfDoctor

    SurfDoctor Moderator

    The last two are my favorites.
     
  12. Maniac Craniac

    Maniac Craniac Moderator Staff Member

    Women are like...
    Hummers. I don't have one, don't need one, kinda want one, but can't afford one anyway.​
     
  13. NorCal

    NorCal Active Member

    Your father said the same thing. BTW, tell your mom I said hello. (J/K but you have to admit you walked into that one, lol)
     
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  14. ryoder

    ryoder New Member

    I'm glad I inspired an awesome debate. I also am sick of hearing people call things amazing too. It's not a knock on the process of selecting a college or program it's more of a knock on the specialized vernacular that develops in circles like this one.
    These words discourage in depth thought, just by labeling something as having high utility does not make it so. Id rather hear someone explain that a certain program is well respected in the bioinformatics field or that a high number of professors have been placed after graduating from a certain program etc.

    I disagree with the relationship to horsepower which is objective quantifiable measurement. Utility proclamations lacking in specifics are more like calling a car badass. That dodge neon wrt is badass... No it's not it sucks. That dodge neon has 130 up. Yes that's true.
     
  15. NewTown

    NewTown New Member

    How old are you?
     
  16. NewTown

    NewTown New Member

    Hahaha, those are pretty funny. Let's balance the coin a bit ;)

    Why Beer is better than a woman:
    You can enjoy a beer all month.

    Your beer will always wait patiently for you in the car.

    Beer is never late.

    A beer doesn't get jealous when you grab another beer.

    Beer labels come off without a fight.

    You can have a beer in public.

    A frigid beer is a good beer.

    You can't catch anything but a "buzz" from a beer.

    After you have a beer, you're committed to nothing other than
    dumping the empty bottle.

    A beer never costs you more than five dollars and never leaves
    you thirsty.
     
  17. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    Not in my opinion
     
  18. ITJD

    ITJD Active Member

    Ironically, those worked for me until I got married.
     
  19. ITJD

    ITJD Active Member

    S***. I wish I saw these posts before I attempted to tell my funny. All I'll say is being fast, cheap or easy as a woman has a lot to do with what women allow themselves to be and the fact that I or any other man likes that; speaks more to our general, overall laziness than necessarily not liking women. :)
     
  20. SurfDoctor

    SurfDoctor Moderator

    That's ridiculous. Utility is quantifiable, as well. It's measured in job offers and in pay checks.

    Want to know what I'm sick of? I'm sick of newbies who join the board and then start complaining. Maybe you should log in some more time here before you start telling people what you are sick of.
     

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