Communication is hard. It's harder when both parties are not using the same definitions. I've found this is one of the biggest difficulties in hashing out an ar

Communication is hard. It's harder when both parties are not using the same definitions. I've found this is one of the biggest difficulties in hashing out an argument with a stranger online. With someone I know I can spot when our definitions don't match. Online it takes a lot more back and forth and often is less friendly.