Motor/Engine misnomer

[Ixlr8]

simple as far as I see it, they both are generic terms for the same thing. engines/motors from china. seems straight forward to me. oh, when I say engines/motors from china I am referring to the powerplant for bicycle power.
Since it seems to, for some reason unpronounced to me,,upset some when I say engine. I will refrain on that and follow the norm set here..for now on motors like the rest of you want..thanks for reading

 

[Ixlr8]

And to quote the insult ""Really not a good subject to show intellectual superiority"" why would you take it as such?..how do you get this from such a lame fleeting no important post that I made?..rather seems silly to me..You asked and I'm informing you. thanks for the question...and if possible could you further explain how you see it this way or why you would even go there???I sincerely don't know what speared this. I don't think that every post here should be misconstrued as an attempt to show " superior intellect" If I wished to show that,,or even could.LOL I certainty would not pick a subject like this nor do I ever mean to make anybody insecure about anything. I hope that came out right. sorry if it didn't.

 

[Stan4d]

I apologize that you took a generic statement I made and claimed it for yourself. I did not realize a humorous comment about a discussion that will send everyone to their dictionaries would affect you that way.

 

[Al.Fisherman]

...so I pose this question. china motor or engine?

Just some food for thought, thanks for reading

I sure didn't take it seriously, had I did I'd never responded here. Maybe in a PM????

Come to think about it, I guess you were PC, unlike me and upon a member complaining I had to change my signature, then again it might of been on the other bike site.

 

[Ixlr8]

stan4d..I was taught that a statement like that should be followed by a smiley face or something like LOL..if not how does anybody know how it was meant? And I seriously doubt that most took it as a joke, . On the internet and in email or direct messaging it is so easy to misunderstand the meaning of things said or how they are intended to be said and understood, this is a big draw back to not be communicating in person. all the intent and emotions are lost...but hey, lets just forget about it..no big deal in the long run. and I want to thank you for allowing me to express what I feel, I do understand that total feelings should not be exposed here in the forum. But, then again, it is a friendly place to share ideas,and we are after all still human..I do thank you for your time..thanks gentleman for reading

 

[Ixlr8]

hi, fisherman. I do appreciate your input..and now to show how ignorant I can be.LOL..what does pc mean?..I hope that isn't too stupid of me to ask? is that an internet term I''m not familiar with.

 

[Ixlr8]

humm. just reread your last message and I do more then appreciate the apology...and I'm sure its me no doubt but it did come across rather double edged sword .If I may put it that way. And in all retrospect I probably should of used pms instead of placing this directly into the forums. Had I been approached this way I would have done so ..gentleman I'm still learning proper Etiquette when corresponding in the forums..So far I have only to go on what I see..thanks for reading and will take more notice of my future posts with this forum.
P.S..had I any idea of this post causing so much controversy I would of never made it...it really was only meant as a food for thought posting nothing more.

 

[Stan4d]

stan4d..I was taught that a statement like that should be followed by a smiley face or something like LOL..if not how does anybody know how it was meant? And I seriously doubt that most took it as a joke, . On the internet and in email or direct messaging it is so easy to misunderstand the meaning of things said or how they are intended to be said and understood, this is a big draw back to not be communicating in person. all the intent and emotions are lost...but hey, lets just forget about it..no big deal in the long run. and I want to thank you for allowing me to express what I feel, I do understand that total feelings should not be exposed here in the forum. But, then again, it is a friendly place to share ideas,and we are after all still human..I do thank you for your time..thanks gentleman for reading

There, I fixed it just for you. I agree it is time to move on.

 

[Ixlr8]

thanks for fixing it for me and being so cordial about it. Look forward to seeing you in the forums! And hope you have a great day..oops didn't look at the clock..night..sorry I tend to loose time

 

[Stan4d]

with all due respect to this forum and those who visit or post here, This is a FYI that may be interesting to some...so I pose this question. china motor or engine?

by definition

* A motor converts electricity or other forms of kinetic energy into a mechanical motion *

* An engine is a mechanical device that uses a fuel source to create an output *

so taking this information it would point out that every time we use the word motor to describe the china, we are mistaken...INFACT...the name of this forum is in itself a misnomer..to be correct it should be enginedbikes.com

Just some food for thought, thanks for reading

I am not sure I trust you as a dictionary.


From Merriam Webster (http://www.merriam-webster.com/)

Definition of MOTOR
1: one that imparts motion; specifically : prime mover
2: any of various power units that develop energy or impart motion: as a : a small compact engine b : internal combustion engine; especially : a gasoline engine c : a rotating machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy

Definition of ENGINE
1 obsolete a : ingenuity b : evil contrivance : wile
2a : something used to effect a purpose : agent, instrument <mournful and terrible engine of horror and of crime - E. A. Poe> b : something that produces a particular and usually desirable result <engines of economic growth>
3 a : a mechanical tool: as (1) : an instrument or machine of war (2) obsolete : a torture implement b : machinery c : any of various mechanical appliances -often used in combination <fire engine>
4: a machine for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion; also : a mechanism or object that serves as an energy source <black holes may be the engines for quasars>
5: a railroad locomotive
6: computer software that performs a fundamental function especially of a larger program