While contextual differences in words definatly change with the times and I do believe you are very much right in your observation I find myself having to object to it. Karma is an old old belief something that doesnt deserve to be miss-interpreted and could quiet easily be very insulting to someone, albeit I again agree with your synopsis - I and noone else for that matter will be able to change it or influence it in a drastic way it doesnt not however mean I cannot or should not try ;). Btw when did everyone become such push-overs all of a sudden, whats the matter, do you only fight battles you can win? that take little effort? Stop being so damn boring ;p The higher the pedestal a notion is given the more people that have a clear shot of it. Noting the decline in it's original meaning only entices those with weapons to take shots. I feel that if you truly feel the way that you say your best course of action is to get this thread locked. Out of sight, out of mind and we all know the attention span of pop culture. Do not worry your word will be back to itself soon enough. Until then you must suffer the bastardization while "modern" man has his way with it. I do admit, though, that fighting losing battles is a TON more fun/challenging/interesting than a winning one of course... and for the time being this is definately a losing one that will only right itself once forgotten. (P.S. How old are you anyway? and what does "(Y)" mean? :oops: ) Your idea intrigues me, I can very much see where your coming from and I think its definatly a case where while people are so defensive; as they will be obviously obliged to be, they wont consider my idea. I do want however for this to be noticed as much as possible first. People want to accuse/insult/flame me im quite indifferent and I more than enjoy the debates however heated they get. I also feel obliged to raise the issue of this uneasiness to as many people as possible something I will do to an extent but not over endulge in albeit will most probably be till I judge myself to have done enough and can go away feeling filled with well-being and many a warm fuzzy feeling - as per human nature. How old are you anyway? and what does "(Y)" mean? (Y) is a popular shortcut for a "thumbs up" sign in MSN messenger, I was more humouring myself and those few that might notice it by using one of the few new RS colloqialisms (sp?) that using it for any paticular effect or reason. Im sorry I cant help myself ;p. I am indeed 16.