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It literally does mean that. It figuratively does not. You’re not going to change the meaning of two words, here…
by DANmode 4mo ago
It literally does mean that.
It figuratively does not.
You’re not going to change the meaning of two words, here…
- satvikpendem 4mo agoLiterally does mean figuratively, since a few centuries ago, so no need to change the meaning of the word. Regardless, people understood what was meant, it seems only you are taking it, well, literally.
- DANmode 4mo ago[flagged]
- satvikpendem 4mo agoRead the HN guidelines, don't resort to insults just because you don't like the discourse.
- DANmode 4mo agoLiterally doesn’t mean figuratively - anymore than “yeet” means to remove. This isn’t discourse anymore. (Millions of cigarette smokers can be wrong!)
- tomhow 4mo agoBe kind. Don't be snarky. Converse curiously; don't cross-examine. Edit out swipes. When disagreeing, please reply to the argument instead of calling names. "That is idiotic; 1 + 1 is 2, not 3" can be shortened to "1 + 1 is 2, not 3." Please don't fulminate. Please don't sneer... Please respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize. Assume good faith. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html