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I replied down thread to a similar point you made - I think you are redefining "believe" to the point where it loses value. Responding as if someone is acting
by Cogito 9y ago
I replied down thread to a similar point you made - I think you are redefining "believe" to the point where it loses value.
Responding as if someone is acting in good faith means that
- you believe that
- they believe that
- they are true
On the other hand, if you believe someone it means that
- you believe that
- they are true
Using "believe" to mean the first situation only makes everyone's meaning less clear.
- abritinthebay 9y agoAs I said in response: I don't really care what HN thinks about the term: the experts in the field recommended it. That should give you pause when you claim (incorrectly) that a such a narrow usage of language is correct.
- camelite 9y agoAs speakers of English, we ARE the experts in the field, and the vast majority of us don't agree with you.