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They're not "scare quotes", they're quotes.

• vehemenz 7mo ago
  Huh? In English orthography, quotes can serve multiple purposes. Most native English speakers wouldn’t see the parent’s use of quotes (quotation marks) as merely mention.
  • albedoa 7mo ago
    This isn't the least bit confusing man. The author confirms the purpose of the quotes, which is effortlessly understandable by native and non-native speakers alike. They were used to quote and comment on a direct phrase from the parent comment. You absolutely do not need to double down on whatever it is you are doing here lol. Say you were wrong and move on.