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In lugnet.build, Larry Pieniazek wrote:
>
> > > There seem to be some that think that mentioning that something is
> > > worthy of mention or notice is something to belittle or ridicule.
> > > I just don't get that. Seems petty to me to harp on other people
> > > being happy for creators.
>
> Do you deny that there do seem to be some people that seem to think that way?
I would be surprised if there are not - it takes all kinds.
> Do you deny that it's a petty view to take,
Depends on the beholder, so my denial or otherwise is irrelevant.
> or that it could be perceived as
> petty?
Certainly.
> Have you ever mocked John?
I don't recall doing so, but if I have, I'm sure you'll point me to it.
Have you?
> If so, wouldn't it be reasonable to hypothesise that perhaps you were mocking
> this time too and evaluate the words on that basis, and if they fit that
> interpretation, conclude that you actually were?
And if you were to hypothesise that perhaps I wasn't, and evaluate the words on
THAT basis, you could also come to the conclusion that I actually WASN'T.
But I guess you're just making the point that in future whenever you read a post
of mine involving John in some way, you will hypothesise that perhaps I am
mocking him, and evaluate my words on that basis?
ROSCO
(FUT -> debate)
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