Something that's not super controversial, but you still really stand by it.

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[–] 0 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Phrasing matters here. There are many similar words you could have used

This implies you knew what their intent was but being a pedant was more important.

The irony of doing it in this thread with this comment from @HikingVet@lemmy.ca is too perfect.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago* (3 children)

    Not at all. I was open to the possibility that they didn't mean that, but I wrote my response under the assumption that it was their position.

    That was essentially my way of saying, if this isn't what you meant, let me know.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    Seems a lot more expedient to say "if this isn't what you meant, let me know".

    No need for multiple paragraphs of pedantry about language on an AskLemmy post inquiring about people's opinions.

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