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Let's end Anti-Circumvention. We should own the things we buy! (www.theguardian.com)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] 23 points 10 months ago* (8 children)

No no, that's conversion therapy. This is about the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea.

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  • [–] 20 points 10 months ago (7 children)

    Nono, you’re thinking of circumlocution. This is about building a wall around a besieged city.

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  • [–] 16 points 10 months ago (4 children)

    No no, you're thinking of circumvallation. This is about sailing a ship all around the Earth.

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  • [–] 12 points 10 months ago (3 children)

    No no, that's circumnavigation. This is about the length of the perimeter around a circle

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  • [–] 8 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

    Nono, you’re thinking of circumference. This is about a semi-precious gemstone in the shape of a small, domesticated mustelid.

    ETA: Maybe it's too hard. I am thinking of a ...

    spoilerzircon ferret

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