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Is it an Issue or a Problem?
07-20-2011, 10:57 AM
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I have noticed that the word “issue” is used to describe just about anything that requires a solution and the word “problem” is waning in use. Our lexicon seems to evolve over time with some words and phrases being added and dropped based on social evolution and generational preferences. So I ask, are we experiencing another shift or change in our lexicon with the use of the word “issue” replacing the word “problem”?
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07-20-2011, 11:18 AM
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I don't believe so, but on the other hand if a dilemma arises it may be a predicament. 
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07-20-2011, 11:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ParTheCourse
I don't believe so, but on the other hand if a dilemma arises it may be a predicament. |
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07-20-2011, 12:55 PM
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Well...............the way I see it, a problem is an issue, but an issue ain't necessarily a problem.
A problem could also be a botheration, box*, can of worms, complication, count*, crunch, dilemma, disagreement, dispute, disputed point, doubt, headache, hitch*, hot water, issue, mess*, obstacle, pickle, point at issue, predicament, quandary, question, scrape*, squeeze*, trouble, worriment to name a few.
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07-20-2011, 08:37 PM
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political correctness running amuck yet again.
I've always had a problem with that.
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07-20-2011, 08:54 PM
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And here I thought it was 'cause it's less letters to hunt and peck???
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07-20-2011, 09:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimM68
political correctness running amuck yet again.
I've always had a problem with that.
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That issue keeps coming up again and again.
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07-20-2011, 09:43 PM
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The problem is that it is possible to take issue with a problem or find a problem with an issue, of course, that issue alone makes things a problem and thats my issue with this problem.
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07-20-2011, 10:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by njs42
The problem is that it is possible to take issue with a problem or find a problem with an issue, of course, that issue alone makes things a problem and thats my issue with this problem.
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Which makes for a really bad situation! 
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07-21-2011, 07:22 AM
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Now I have a headache. Is that an issue or a problem?
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07-21-2011, 08:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimM68
political correctness running amuck yet again.
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Ditto. "Issue" is perceived to be a less threatening word than "problem".
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07-21-2011, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by bldrbob
Now I have a headache. Is that an issue or a problem?
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Okay !!! so I think I understand the "issue & problem" thingie, what I cannot understand is what came first, the chicken or the egg ?
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07-21-2011, 08:28 AM
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The chicken had a problem with the egg issue--pretty simple
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07-21-2011, 08:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by historyljc
That issue keeps coming up again and again.
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Yes, and it's becoming a real problem! 
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Discovery is seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought.
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