Alton Bay McMansion

joey2665 · 10-23-2019, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

If a large home is on a large lot then by definition it is not a McMansion.

Is this definition of "McMansion" in the Webster Dictionary, I don't think so.... Maybe our definitions are different

Susie Cougar · 10-23-2019, 12:53 PM

Joey, I guess you didn’t see my previous post. The definition is from Wikipedia.
Wikipedia is an online way to get factual information.

Webster’s dictionary, as well as several other dictionaries and encyclopedias, are used as reference material.

So, I’m not sure where you’re getting your information from because the definition according to Webster was what I was referring to.

joey2665 · 10-23-2019, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

Joey, I guess you didn’t see my previous post. The definition is from Wikipedia.

Wikipedia is an online way to get factual information.

Webster’s dictionary, as well as several other dictionaries and encyclopedias, are used as reference material.

So, I’m not sure where you’re getting your information from because the definition according to Webster was what I was referring to.

Please Really??? I know what Wikipedia is. It is not always accurate as anyone can enter and edit information and I do not ever include it as a source of factual information. Webster is an actually dictionary with factual definitions of real words. I am not referring a reference encyclopedia.

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Biggd · 10-23-2019, 01:46 PM

It's just a slang name given to the rise of large scale homes that look out of place. What is the big deal about how it's interpreted? If you don't like the term then call it what you want. If you're offended because you have one then "get over it".

Newbiesaukee · 10-23-2019, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

It's just a slang name given to the rise of large scale homes that look out of place. What is the big deal about how it's interpreted? If you don't like the term then call it what you want. If you're offended because you have one then "get over it".

It is not really possible to have any meaningful discussion if there is no agreement as to what is being discussed.

There really is nothing to “ get over.”

Biggd · 10-23-2019, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

It is not really possible to have any meaningful discussion if there is no agreement as to what is being discussed.

There really is nothing to “ get over.”

Some people on here take offense to the term "McMansion". I have no clue why unless they think they own one? If I owned one, which I don't, I could care less what anyone thought.
Some people describe "McMansions" as big houses that all look the same but no one describes big town house developments that way, those can be big homes that all look the same? I just think the arguments on the whole thread are ridiculous.

A lot of fuss about nothing.

Susie Cougar · 10-23-2019, 02:08 PM

Yeah, Biggd. I just Googled the definition so everyone would have an idea what was being talked about.

I don’t know why everyone’s getting so upset either.

joey2665 · 10-23-2019, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

Yeah, Biggd. I just Googled the definition so everyone would have an idea what was being talked about.

I don’t know why everyone’s getting so upset either.

Whose is upset? Just making a point that people have different definitions for the same word and I based my statements on my definition and you based yours on your definition. I don't think anyone is upset over something so trivial

Biggd · 10-23-2019, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Whose is upset? Just making a point that people have different definitions for the same word and I based my statements on my definition and you based yours on your definition. I don't think anyone is upset over something so trivial

It's all my fault. I think it all started when I said I didn't see anything negative in the term "McMansion" and then all hell broke loose.

Susie Cougar · 10-23-2019, 03:45 PM

Joey, read your own words.

I don’t know how to transcribe like you all do, On post # 27, you were arguing that Wikipedia did not always contains factual information. This is ludicrous. Why does the definition of a house have to be so exact in your mind? We’re not talking about the cure for cancer.

joey2665 · 10-23-2019, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar

Joey, read your own words.

I don’t know how to transcribe like you all do, On post # 27, you were arguing that Wikipedia did not always contains factual information. This is ludicrous. Why does the definition of a house have to be so exact in your mind? We’re not talking about the cure for cancer.

Oh my god move on already and stop beating a dead horse. You must have something better to do with your time. You have your opinion and I have mine. Never the two shall meet. Read #34

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iw8surf · 10-24-2019, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Oh my god move on already and stop beating a dead horse. You must have something better to do with your time. You have your opinion and I have mine. Never the two shall meet. Read #34

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For the record, Wikipedia should NEVER be quoted as a credible or reliable source. Back in college paper writing days you would catch a hard F if you were referencing Wikipedia and not peer reviewed verified sources for fact.

tis · 10-24-2019, 04:45 AM

All I know is in a lot of the recent builds the architects have gone to a more modern, plainer style and I don't like it. They look like barns with windows to me.

joey2665 · 10-24-2019, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by iw8surf

For the record, Wikipedia should NEVER be quoted as a credible or reliable source. Back in college paper writing days you would catch a hard F if you were referencing Wikipedia and not peer reviewed verified sources for fact.

Exactly what I said in post #28. Anyone can edit add or delete information on Wikipedia it’s not credible at all.

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Alton Bay Ace · 10-24-2019, 07:17 AM

Well, I'm glad THAT's been settled!

tis · 10-23-2019, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

It's all my fault. I think it all started when I said I didn't see anything negative in the term "McMansion" and then all hell broke loose.

Yep you are just a big troublemaker!!!!

winterh · 10-23-2019, 07:32 PM

There is an entertaining website devoted to identifying and making fun of McMansions. Maybe this will help explain what it is

https://mcmansionhell.com/post/14860...-mcmansion-bad

Wifi-1 · 10-23-2019, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by winterh

There is an entertaining website devoted to identifying and making fun of McMansions. Maybe this will help explain what it is

https://mcmansionhell.com/post/14860...-mcmansion-bad

HAHAHA, what a riot. Throw in some coming FLL garbage and this will be thoroughly entertaining

Wifi-1 · 10-23-2019, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pondguy

Hey! FLL is a respected member of this forum.

Depends on your realistic point of view, but I appreciate your sarcasm

Descant · 10-23-2019, 02:01 PM

For me, if you can drive it yourself without crew, it's not a yacht.
If your household staff all live elsewhere i.e,. off the grounds, it is not a mansion.
If a city mansion is located on 2000 acres, it is an estate.
If they are built in large numbers (like hamburgers) it is a McMansion.
Anything else is probably just pretentious.

8gv · 10-24-2019, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Descant

For me, if you can drive it yourself without crew, it's not a yacht.
If your household staff all live elsewhere i.e,. off the grounds, it is not a mansion.
If a city mansion is located on 2000 acres, it is an estate.
If they are built in large numbers (like hamburgers) it is a McMansion.
Anything else is probably just pretentious.

Now you've done it!

After a 34 year career with the golden arches I take exception to the use of this term!

The next thing we'll see is the term "McNuggets" used to describe tiny houses!

Now I need to go find my emotional support llama.

He's still mad because they wouldn't let him on the plane...

Biggd · 10-24-2019, 07:30 AM

This whole thread is getting ridiculous.

The OP should be ashamed of himself for using such a negative expression and causing such an uproar, LOL!

DPatnaude · 10-23-2019, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by joey2665

Is this definition of "McMansion" in the Webster Dictionary, I don't think so.... Maybe our definitions are different

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/McMansion

BoatHouse · 10-23-2019, 01:12 PM

I would say this is going to be a McMansion. Note it is not the Alton Bay house.

dpg · 10-28-2019, 11:15 AM

Who cares?

8gv · 10-28-2019, 12:49 PM

I suspect that the new house will be stunning.

It will also:

Generate additional tax dollars for the town
Employ skilled and non skilled labor to build it
Result in the continued employment of property maintenance workers

All that sounds good to me.

Alton Bay Ace · 03-07-2020, 10:24 AM

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tis · 03-07-2020, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Alton Bay Ace

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We can't open your link. ABA. Or at least I can't.
Can you post it again?

10-23-2019, 02:08 PM	#7
Susie Cougar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 612 Thanks: 287 Thanked 225 Times in 160 Posts	Alton Yeah, Biggd. I just Googled the definition so everyone would have an idea what was being talked about. I don’t know why everyone’s getting so upset either.

10-23-2019, 03:45 PM	#10
Susie Cougar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 612 Thanks: 287 Thanked 225 Times in 160 Posts	Alton Bay Joey, read your own words. I don’t know how to transcribe like you all do, On post # 27, you were arguing that Wikipedia did not always contains factual information. This is ludicrous. Why does the definition of a house have to be so exact in your mind? We’re not talking about the cure for cancer.

10-23-2019, 02:01 PM	#20
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,378 Thanks: 1,353 Thanked 1,628 Times in 1,060 Posts	Kiss For me, if you can drive it yourself without crew, it's not a yacht. If your household staff all live elsewhere i.e,. off the grounds, it is not a mansion. If a city mansion is located on 2000 acres, it is an estate. If they are built in large numbers (like hamburgers) it is a McMansion. Anything else is probably just pretentious.

03-07-2020, 10:24 AM	#27
Alton Bay Ace Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Alton Bay NH - York, Maine - Chester NH - Nashua NH Posts: 13 Thanks: 13 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Almost done! /Users/aceshomefolder/Pictures/Photos Library.photoslibrary/resources/proxies/derivatives/1a/00/1a07/UNADJUSTEDNONRAW_thumb_1a07.jpg

10-23-2019, 12:53 PM	#2
Susie Cougar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 612 Thanks: 287 Thanked 225 Times in 160 Posts	Alton Bay Joey, I guess you didn’t see my previous post. The definition is from Wikipedia. Wikipedia is an online way to get factual information. Webster’s dictionary, as well as several other dictionaries and encyclopedias, are used as reference material. So, I’m not sure where you’re getting your information from because the definition according to Webster was what I was referring to.

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10-23-2019, 01:46 PM	#4
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 2,240 Thanked 1,197 Times in 763 Posts	It's just a slang name given to the rise of large scale homes that look out of place. What is the big deal about how it's interpreted? If you don't like the term then call it what you want. If you're offended because you have one then "get over it".

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tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,748 Thanks: 752 Thanked 1,459 Times in 1,016 Posts	All I know is in a lot of the recent builds the architects have gone to a more modern, plainer style and I don't like it. They look like barns with windows to me.

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Alton Bay Ace Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Alton Bay NH - York, Maine - Chester NH - Nashua NH Posts: 13 Thanks: 13 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Well, I'm glad THAT's been settled!

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winterh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 249 Thanks: 30 Thanked 135 Times in 62 Posts	There is an entertaining website devoted to identifying and making fun of McMansions. Maybe this will help explain what it is https://mcmansionhell.com/post/14860...-mcmansion-bad

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Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 2,240 Thanked 1,197 Times in 763 Posts	This whole thread is getting ridiculous. The OP should be ashamed of himself for using such a negative expression and causing such an uproar, LOL!

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8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,107 Thanks: 64 Thanked 747 Times in 481 Posts	I suspect that the new house will be stunning. It will also: Generate additional tax dollars for the town Employ skilled and non skilled labor to build it Result in the continued employment of property maintenance workers All that sounds good to me.

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