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I find that it helps get a better reception if you let the poster save face by saying something like "Someone discovered that the article had a mistake" or "You
by gohrt 13y ago
I find that it helps get a better reception if you let the poster save face by saying something like "Someone discovered that the article had a mistake" or "You were lied to", to deflect the focus from "you are wrong/stupid"
- ryusage 13y agoEven the phrase "you were lied to" is bound to make some people defensive. People generally feel embarrassed when they've been conned or deceived, like it's a personal failing on their own part, and that statement is just bluntly calling them out for being a fool. It's pretty tricky to point these things out without offending anyone.