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recursive 47 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: We Are the Last People Who Know How It Works

If you use your own definition for words, don't be upset when there's confusion about what they mean when you try to communicate.

conartist6 47 days ago [–]

Sure, but don't think I'll be impressed by pedantry when there is no real doubt what I mean.

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