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> To quote the HN mod: the language is fine, and there's no need in these flame wars Really? In trying to counter claims about V misrepresenting things, you ..

by ta20230828 3y ago

> To quote the HN mod: the language is fine, and there's no need in these flame wars Really? In trying to counter claims about V misrepresenting things, you ... misrepresent what dang said? Hint: "I'm sure your language is fine" in no way implies that dang said "the language is fine".

msm_ 3y ago
>Hint: "I'm sure your language is fine" in no way implies that dang said "the language is fine". This made me realise how trying to sound polite may completely obfuscate what you want to say.