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If it was this, there would be quotes around those 6 words, just like in your comment. The quotes are needed to change this sentence from its clear meaning to

• ImPostingOnHN 2y ago
  > If it was this, there would be quotes around those 6 words, just like in your comment. If there were quotes around those 6 words, it would make the question unambiguous, sure. But without the quotes, my interpretation and judgement is still valid. > The quotes are needed to change this sentence from its clear meaning to these other ones. Actually, they are optional for that purpose, not required. Without them, the meaning is ambiguous. Just as you claim your interpretation is the "clear meaning", others have exactly as valid a claim to their interpretation being the "clear meaning".