I say “I believe that’s what they mean” in the second clause…
I’m my second statement, I expand on that. I explain WHY that’s what I BELIEVE they mean. I point out that a lot of people in the USA don’t know the actual definition. Implying I KNOW THE DEFINITION. BUT words have different meaning in different cultures. Which is why I explain it in the first place…
“They do not know the dictionary/philosophical definition of the term, that people on Lemmy beat on relentlessly.”
This frames average americans as victims of Lemmy users explaining the definition of words to them. The average american is a dip sniffing, catcalling, big truck driving asshole with a chip on their shoulder because they have to live next to people that are different from them. I’m an American who’s lived here my whole life all across the country. What you’re saying doesn’t hit AT ALL
The rest of the world uses the actual dictionary definition. “America uses its own definition so that must be more correct” is pretty damn yankee
Never argued that it was more correct…
I’m merely explaining the original comment someone else made.
I know the pedantry is expected, but maybe we can take a step back and read intent before smashing faces into our respective keyboards?
Your intent isn’t easily demonstrable.
In the first statement, I have 2 clauses.
I say “I believe that’s what they mean” in the second clause…
I’m my second statement, I expand on that. I explain WHY that’s what I BELIEVE they mean. I point out that a lot of people in the USA don’t know the actual definition. Implying I KNOW THE DEFINITION. BUT words have different meaning in different cultures. Which is why I explain it in the first place…
I never say it’s correct. I’m stating a fact.
“They do not know the dictionary/philosophical definition of the term, that people on Lemmy beat on relentlessly.”
This frames average americans as victims of Lemmy users explaining the definition of words to them. The average american is a dip sniffing, catcalling, big truck driving asshole with a chip on their shoulder because they have to live next to people that are different from them. I’m an American who’s lived here my whole life all across the country. What you’re saying doesn’t hit AT ALL
Ok. The average American has no idea about Lemmy, so no.
This entire thread makes my point…
You just want to be
angrymean. Great. Enjoy your rant.Edit: fixed. This person is not angry. They just like to be mean.
You’re a moron, no I don’t just “want to be angry” you’re dumb so you perceive me as angry. I’m going to the volcano today, I’m in a great mood lol
Happy for you, I’m at work.
Enjoy your volcano.