Are the four-letter word projects writing? (what is writing?) Or, are they compositions, inscriptions, or something else?
I feel the four-letter word projects are compositions that happen to contain some writing. Writing is used in the project in the form of short phrases, words, or symbols. Writing is a way of communicating with people using these things. In my opinion, pictures and images can do more than writing at times; however, from images words and writing can be derived. Actually, now that I think more about it, the more these projects turn into writing. Who gets to decide what is considered writing? To some, only written letters are, while to others hieroglyphics are the definition. The purpose of writing is to communicate something to the reader or viewer, often in the form of an argument. In my opinion, these projects are writing, but ultimately it depends on who you ask.
I like how this post is more than an argument. It's an illustration of your thinking process, and I think it's similar to what a few of us went through when writing this post. I do think you come to a conclusion before you finish. The end seems uncertain, it leaves 'writing' to subjective interpretation but in doing so backs out of really answering the question. I'd like to know your final thoughts on this. In other words, if it really depends who you ask, then I'm asking you. Is this writing?
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