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ah, so you have an alternative explanation?
Do you seriously need someone to explain to you why there are multiple words with similar meanings in the world?
well when you challenge an opinion you usually offer an alternative opinion.
Usually. But if the premise is particularly stupid I might choose to prompt the speaker to actually think about what they’ve said for a moment.
Or you could just read any of the numerous other comments here which offer other explanations.
i did think about it and it matches my experience. i will read the rest of the thread.
They aren’t used interchangeably so this implies a different definition or at least distinct connotations.
ogmios@sh.itjust.works 5 weeks ago
Do you seriously need someone to explain to you why there are multiple words with similar meanings in the world?
lime@feddit.nu 5 weeks ago
well when you challenge an opinion you usually offer an alternative opinion.
ogmios@sh.itjust.works 5 weeks ago
Usually. But if the premise is particularly stupid I might choose to prompt the speaker to actually think about what they’ve said for a moment.
Or you could just read any of the numerous other comments here which offer other explanations.
lime@feddit.nu 5 weeks ago
i did think about it and it matches my experience. i will read the rest of the thread.
Windex007@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
They aren’t used interchangeably so this implies a different definition or at least distinct connotations.