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As I've already pointed out, there's a lot of "no one in their right mind" on HN and it is not usually considered an insult.
by guard-of-terra 11y ago
As I've already pointed out, there's a lot of "no one in their right mind" on HN and it is not usually considered an insult.
- ScottBurson 11y agoSo you agree that it's sometimes considered an insult? Isn't that bad enough? I like your candor, guard-of-terra, and I think you bring a valuable perspective. I don't want to see you banned. Please try to hear what I'm saying about the way you express yourself.
- dang 11y agoThat doesn't address the point at all, because the meaning is in the thought you expressed, not a fixed phrase. Consider the difference between "no one in their right mind would want a four-hour commute" vs. "no one in their right mind would marry you". The first is not a slur. The second very much is.
- guard-of-terra 11y agoNow that you used that particular example, I can finally see your point. Sorry. I'll try to find more correct wording.