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I think the word "quietly" has now developed all kinds of insinuations and borders on editorializing. Consider: Teacher quietly teaching students math. It sor
by projectramo 8y ago
I think the word "quietly" has now developed all kinds of insinuations and borders on editorializing.
Consider: Teacher quietly teaching students math.
It sort of implies that the teacher has something to hide.
Google is making blockchains searchable doesn't sound alarming. Because it isn't.
- cribbles 8y agoThe quasi-intensifier "just" is used to similar effect. I wouldn't call it editorializing - more like an attempt to give the quotidian a sense of urgency.