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kjs3
1mo ago
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Ok, so we're engaging in sophistry. Got it.
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bmandale
1mo ago
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Language is a communication tool. If you misuse language you will be badly understood. The solution is to use the correct word for what you mean, not to accuse others of sophistry.
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1mo ago
How about 'pedantry'. I'd go with 'condescending', but that was clearly your intent.
bmandale
1mo ago
People misunderstood your original reply. Correcting you is not pedantry.
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