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Hm. I'm sorry, it wasn't meant to be a flamebait. Also, can you please clarify about tangents? Looked up for a translation of the word 'tangent' and the meaning

• tptacek 5y ago
  In the idiom, a tangent is a branching divergence from the main conversation; it's related to that conversation, but is taking it in a new direction. Tangents are fine, and often good, but we are careful about them here when they lead into predictable off-topic arguments.
  • TigeriusKirk 5y ago
    > we are careful about them here when they lead into predictable off-topic arguments. This is not remotely true of this site.
    • tptacek 5y ago
      You can add the worst "ostensibly" if it makes you feel better.
    • dang 5y ago
      https://hn.algolia.com/?dateRange=all&page=0&prefix=true&query=by%3Adang%20tangent&sort=byDate&type=comment https://hn.algolia.com/?dateRange=all&page=0&prefix=true&que...
      • TigeriusKirk 5y ago
        I'm aware of your posts and I stand by my assertion.