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> The best moments of these is even when they are confusing on purpose, because imprecise language is a gateway to deeper levels of meaning through fourth-wall
by skydhash 7d ago
> The best moments of these is even when they are confusing on purpose, because imprecise language is a gateway to deeper levels of meaning through fourth-wall breaks, metaphor, analogy, and humor.
I don't agree. Because those metaphors and other word plays reach deep into the human mind (at least for the purported audience), while most technical writing try to be more explicit.
Here is the introduction for Laravel Socialite
In addition to typical, form based authentication, Laravel also provides a simple, convenient way to authenticate with OAuth providers using Laravel Socialite. Socialite currently supports authentication via Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Google, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Slack.
And this is the marketing blug of Shadows of the Gods by John Gwyne
A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out.
As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrid, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman pursuing battle fame, and a thrall seeking vengeance among the mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn.
All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods.
One is direct, with not a lot of imagery, but rather use specific concepts which has precise meaning. The other is just as clear, but use concepts that ties to bigger ones. They are not imprecise, they just let you be aware there's a bigger canvas than the literal interpretation.