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by Galeanda on November 24th, 2009
Not sure which meaning of the word you are referring to, but if you mean the kind where it is done without thought of getting something in return, other than maybe a thank you, yes, I do, since they usually come from the heart, a place of love and empathy, caring and nurturing, hope and best wishes. Often they are just what we need but didn't know how to ask, but someone saw a need and helped out.
If you mean the gratuitousness of being unnecessary or superfluous, like violence or sex as they call them in movies or books, then not at all.
by POLICE...IN HOT PURSUIT on November 24th, 2009
No. Though one can't dismiss the unslefishness of doing so.
by CatLover-The Original is Proudly Canadian on November 24th, 2009
I think it depends on the circumstances. If someone has gone out of their way to add to a compliment for instance, then I would think it has more value than saying what might otherwise be considered necessary or expected. Happy Tuesday Rosie.
by Scifisuz on November 24th, 2009
No. Thoughtfulness is always appreciated though.
by Cyanotic Wasp on November 24th, 2009
Such as gratuitous sex and violence in films, for example? No.
The game always stays the same,only the players change. Maybe we need to change the game so we can change the outcome. What do you think?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker 17 hours ago
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When some folks are overwhelmed they over-react. How do some handle calamity calmly while others fall apart?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker 16 hours ago
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If you 'die a little' every time you have sex, won't dying be very pleasant (unless you're doing it wrong, lol)?
by PrivateGomerSpooner 16 hours ago
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We should teach young children how to respect themselves. Maybe there would be no abused wives or death from drug overdose. Could it work?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker 16 hours ago
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"The sky is the only roof I have over my head". Lyrics. If that were true what would you do? Find a cave or be brave and enjoy the stars?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker 15 hours ago
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Which do you think I meant? When would I ever ask a question which implies that violence or sexual superfluity would have value? Your first paragraph nails it. Thank you for your response and Happy Tuesday! :)
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on November 24th, 2009
I guess you've forgotten who I am.
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on November 24th, 2009
Not at all, and I didn't think the other meaning would only apply to sex or violence as it could mean just something done for money, like a service, or someone does something you didn't need at all as opposed to something they see needs doing. Sorry I used sex and violence as an example but off the top of my head it was the first things I could think up and i just don't have much time here as usual. I guess something someone would do for a tip, like a gratuity might be a better example. Sorry if I offended you, never meant to at all. (((hugs)))
by Galeanda on November 24th, 2009
No offense taken...I was kinda hurt though. My fault I'm sure. Thank you for the clarification and Happy Wednesday! :)
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on November 25th, 2009