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The general public knows what a “magazine” is. Even if we didn’t, it’s a journalist’s job to inform. Using “clip” isn’t just a colloquialism — it refers to a d
by catiopatio 3y ago
The general public knows what a “magazine” is.
Even if we didn’t, it’s a journalist’s job to inform. Using “clip” isn’t just a colloquialism — it refers to a different thing entirely, and is incorrect.
If they genuinely believe the public is not familiar with “magazine”, they can and should explain the terminology.
However, I sincerely doubt these individuals — especially given their Vice/Motherboard background — knew the correct terminology in the first place.
- numpad0 3y agoFYI/PSA, the article does not contain the word "silencer", "suppressor", "magazine", nor "clip". The only relevant part is "silenced Glock handguns". This whole tree is cheap astroturfing exploiting clip-silencer controversy. It shall not be rewarded.
- catiopatio 3y agoThanks. I’ll be honest, I’m avoiding giving 404media any clicks and was responding solely to the commentary here. The last thing I want to do is contribute traffic to vapid outrage-bait Vice/Motherboard-style journalism, and HN has been spammed with their articles for days now.
- Humboldtsnee 3y ago[flagged]