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> If you wrote his degree titles out in full, it would take half a page of A4 before he could even start writing a letter. No, his full degree titles do not ta

by orf 6y ago

> If you wrote his degree titles out in full, it would take half a page of A4 before he could even start writing a letter. No, his full degree titles do not take up 300 words. If you want to converse online without sounding completely crazy, focus on reducing the ridiculous hyperbole and stick to short, comprehensive and digestible statements that flow together and form a cohesive argument/statement.

saagarjha 6y ago
But the comment wasn't intended to be a cohesive argument/statement, it was a personal anecdote with mild exaggeration for the effect of being entertaining. I don't see the commenter as crazy at all; at worst a bit overenthusiastic to share details about their uncle who probably had some sort of security clearance. Why do you have to be so rude?
- b4ke 6y ago
  The username may hold a clue as to why the individuals communications are a bit disjointed.
  - saagarjha 6y ago
    Perhaps, but it is in no way an excuse to be impolite to them.
    - b4ke 6y ago
      Nor was I.... good thing I suppose.
sukilot 6y ago
You didnt specify the font size.
johnknowles 6y ago
people like you, who insist on patronizing at every opportunity given, are what make online conversations, particularly on this site, awful.
- orf 6y ago
  In retrospect I regret my phrasing, but I cannot change it now. Still, I have a point. The comment I was replying to contains lots of disconnected insinuations dropped casually. Including apparently that he has had people try to kill him. You cannot casually mention these things in a rambling monologue without sounding crazy. And discussions with crazy people on the internet are hardly ever fruitful. So working on improving how you communicate to ensure people don’t completely dismiss what you say is a valuable exercise.
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> If you wrote his degree titles out in full, it would take half a page of A4 before he could even start writing a letter. No, his full degree titles do not ta

by orf 6y ago

saagarjha 6y ago
But the comment wasn't intended to be a cohesive argument/statement, it was a personal anecdote with mild exaggeration for the effect of being entertaining. I don't see the commenter as crazy at all; at worst a bit overenthusiastic to share details about their uncle who probably had some sort of security clearance. Why do you have to be so rude?
- b4ke 6y ago
  The username may hold a clue as to why the individuals communications are a bit disjointed.
  - saagarjha 6y ago
    Perhaps, but it is in no way an excuse to be impolite to them.
    - b4ke 6y ago
      Nor was I.... good thing I suppose.
sukilot 6y ago
You didnt specify the font size.
johnknowles 6y ago
people like you, who insist on patronizing at every opportunity given, are what make online conversations, particularly on this site, awful.
- orf 6y ago
  In retrospect I regret my phrasing, but I cannot change it now. Still, I have a point. The comment I was replying to contains lots of disconnected insinuations dropped casually. Including apparently that he has had people try to kill him. You cannot casually mention these things in a rambling monologue without sounding crazy. And discussions with crazy people on the internet are hardly ever fruitful. So working on improving how you communicate to ensure people don’t completely dismiss what you say is a valuable exercise.
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