A rose by any other name...

[elmlish]

I'm feeling rather annoyed at names. They're these little shortcuts we use to fill in for the entirety of entities and in that sense they're quite useful. They just seem a bit of a disappointment, these intimate fragments that roll around in the mouth, leaving nothing but a bad taste behind. I want there to be something powerful and meaningful in a

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[staxxy]

herm. Sounds like a toothy plain.

In other news, I am glad to see you post.

[sarmonster]

Names are part of ritual. Ritual is an expression of intent.

Power and meaning ...or lack thereof can only be applied by the user. Names still have their meaning, but a candle only sheds light where there is darkness. One candle among a thousand, or burning in the sunlight is easily ignored.

[elmlish]

Candles candles candles