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I gotta be honest your comment is difficult to read. I know what all the words mean, but your sentence structure and word choice make it seem to me to be overly

I gotta be honest your comment is difficult to read. I know what all the words mean, but your sentence structure and word choice make it seem to me to be overly complicated. Idk if it's just because I am a non-academic. Anyway just wanted to give you my honest feedback.

kragen 5y ago
I can't disagree. I probably should have put more effort into clarifying it, though that probably would have made it a lot longer. Still, I think you'll find it rewarding to work through it to understand what it's saying. You might try thinking of the examples of the phenomena it describes that I should have included—and counterexamples.
- TaylorAlexander 5y ago
  Sure. I mean I understand what you are saying. 1) That you weren't talking about normative issues. I get that. Normative issues have been on my mind lately and I wanted to add my thoughts. The rest of your comment seems plainly true so I wasn't sure what to say really. 2) I must understand the facts properly in order to succeed. If I do not understand the facts, I or others will suffer unintended consequences. This is clearly true. 3) I must work to understand and counteract propaganda from others. I first began to question my beliefs after listening to Noam Chomsky. Clear critiques of the structures of power and how they affect the media and propaganda are key aspects of his philosophy, so I am aware of this. > I probably should have put more effort into clarifying it, though that probably would have made it a lot longer. Personally I think you could make it clearer by using fewer, simpler words. But I speak using simple clear words so of course I would think that. Anyway I don't mean to sound too critical, just sharing my thoughts.
- ttjjtt 5y ago
  As a counter feedback, I found your post an enjoyably clear read. Different cognitive styles perhaps.
  - kragen 5y ago
    I'm glad you enjoyed it!

kragen 5y ago

I can't disagree. I probably should have put more effort into clarifying it, though that probably would have made it a lot longer. Still, I think you'll find it rewarding to work through it to understand what it's saying. You might try thinking of the examples of the phenomena it describes that I should have included—and counterexamples.

TaylorAlexander 5y ago
Sure. I mean I understand what you are saying. 1) That you weren't talking about normative issues. I get that. Normative issues have been on my mind lately and I wanted to add my thoughts. The rest of your comment seems plainly true so I wasn't sure what to say really. 2) I must understand the facts properly in order to succeed. If I do not understand the facts, I or others will suffer unintended consequences. This is clearly true. 3) I must work to understand and counteract propaganda from others. I first began to question my beliefs after listening to Noam Chomsky. Clear critiques of the structures of power and how they affect the media and propaganda are key aspects of his philosophy, so I am aware of this. > I probably should have put more effort into clarifying it, though that probably would have made it a lot longer. Personally I think you could make it clearer by using fewer, simpler words. But I speak using simple clear words so of course I would think that. Anyway I don't mean to sound too critical, just sharing my thoughts.
ttjjtt 5y ago
As a counter feedback, I found your post an enjoyably clear read. Different cognitive styles perhaps.
- kragen 5y ago
  I'm glad you enjoyed it!