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English is an ambiguous language interpreted by flawed humans. It feels like we're dancing around the issue. There's no reason for this line of thought to hav
by sbov 10y ago
English is an ambiguous language interpreted by flawed humans.
It feels like we're dancing around the issue. There's no reason for this line of thought to have continued like it has. "My side" should have made a polite comment, and when rebuffed, thought "they don't think it's a problem," and moved on. "Your side" should have thought "a slight rephrase could increase clarity and address their concerns." Instead we're just pointlessly banging our heads against a wall.
As is, both sides of this argument are actually pretty stupid. Mine included.
- ethanbond 10y agoHaha, the most valuable lesson I got from my linguistics class was that language is obscenely difficult to generate and understand – even without "mistakes," understanding can suffer. It's worth stepping back and re-establishing common ground or giving people the benefit of the doubt. Good point, thanks for introducing some sanity.