Host Jacquelyn Posted May 7, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Was just reading about the Jewel of the Seas renovation on Royal Caribbean's website. I found it funny that they would describe the shipboard Wifi as "pervasive". With the negative connotations I associate with that word, I thought it an odd choice to highlight the Wifi. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 7, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Was just reading about the Jewel of the Seas renovation on Royal Caribbean's website. I found it funny that they would describe the shipboard Wifi as "pervasive". With the negative connotations I associate with that word, I thought it an odd choice to highlight the Wifi. What do you think? They have been using the term since they started the fleetwide revitalizations about 5 years ago. I find the word a good description of the change since the time they only had hotspots for WiFi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Jacquelyn Posted May 7, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Wow, 5 years! I have only ever heard the word Pervasive used in negative scenarios, and it seemed like such an odd choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulxyz2004 Posted May 7, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I would never argue Bob;) but to me it seems the term is used even longer. I remember it being used for as Long as they brought out the first ships with pervasive Internet and at least the Oasis class had it right from the beginning. I never thought about the wording, it was just what they used ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readytogo2 Posted May 7, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Wow, 5 years! I have only ever heard the word Pervasive used in negative scenarios, and it seemed like such an odd choice. You're right about their choice of word. Pervasive is used usually meaning an unwelcomed influence, they really should use a different term, such as 'ship wide' or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted May 7, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 7, 2016 per·va·sive pərˈvāsiv/Submit adjective (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people. "ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society" synonyms: prevalent, pervading, permeating, extensive, ubiquitous, omnipresent, universal, rife, widespread, general RCI's use of the word is technically correct but certainly not the best choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie51 Posted May 7, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 7, 2016 per·va·sivepərˈvāsiv/Submit adjective (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people. "ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society" synonyms: prevalent, pervading, permeating, extensive, ubiquitous, omnipresent, universal, rife, widespread, general RCI's use of the word is technically correct but certainly not the best choice. Thank you for sharing the definition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Jacquelyn Posted May 7, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted May 7, 2016 per·va·sivepərˈvāsiv/Submit adjective (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people. "ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society" synonyms: prevalent, pervading, permeating, extensive, ubiquitous, omnipresent, universal, rife, widespread, general RCI's use of the word is technically correct but certainly not the best choice. Extensive would be a much better choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 7, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) I would never argue Bob;) but to me it seems the term is used even longer. I remember it being used for as Long as they brought out the first ships with pervasive Internet and at least the Oasis class had it right from the beginning. I never thought about the wording, it was just what they used ever since. I could be remembering wrong, but I thought Freedom class had pervasive WiFi from the beginning. Edited May 7, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulxyz2004 Posted May 7, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I could be remembering wrong, but I thought Freedom class had pervasive internet from the beginning. I think you are right and I was thinking the same, just not 100% sure about it, so I used Oasis, where I was 100% sure about.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted May 7, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 7, 2016 On Oasis recently we found pervasive to be accurate. Everyone sitting with heads down looking at phones. Even at dinner. Does cut down on the need to provide entertainment, though. And a lot of complaining about not having internet in the ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotswold Eagle Posted May 7, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 7, 2016 It's not just a Royal Caribbean thing, it's a reasonably common term in the networking business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Jacquelyn Posted May 8, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted May 8, 2016 (edited) on oasis recently we found pervasive to be accurate. Everyone sitting with heads down looking at phones. Even at dinner. Does cut down on the need to provide entertainment, though. That's hilarious!! Now I understand why they chose that word. :p Edited May 8, 2016 by Host Jacquelyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 8, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Pervasive wifi is a normal phrase. Pervasive is NOT necessarily a pejorative term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Jacquelyn Posted May 8, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Pervasive wifi is a normal phrase. Pervasive is NOT necessarily a pejorative term. Not necessarily, but most commonly :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaKnowWhen Posted May 8, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 8, 2016 Not necessarily, but most commonly :D Really? I have never heard it used that way. I see it as a synonym for "common", "to be found everywhere". Unless you think common is pejorative I don't see your point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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