Talk:patronize

Just a source as to the information I added for the definition of patronize, here. The "kindness" while talking as if the person "isn't smart" aspect of the word was not clarified in the version before my edits. 66.175.205.69 12:34, 11 August 2011 (UTC)
 * No. Kindness has no part in the definition. You can patronize someone with or without kindness. SemperBlotto 12:46, 11 August 2011 (UTC)

Then how come it's in practically all dictionaries that go into more specific detail on the word:. The word seems to suggest almost treating someone as if they're pathetic, like pathetically unintelligent, and having a sympathy for them because of it whenever dictionaries go into more detail on the word. 66.175.205.69 15:49, 12 August 2011 (UTC)

SemperBlotto, I took the liberty of delving through your editing history and your user talk page history and see a lot of complaints against you for poor communication with IP users that have made legitimate edits (as one example: ). These examples seem to be hidden in your slews of other edits. Please discuss on talkpages before reverting. 66.175.205.69 20:22, 12 August 2011 (UTC)