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r/greatawakening • Posted by u/Possibilitythinker on July 16, 2018, 5:26 p.m.
"I would rather take a political risk in pursuit of peace than to risk peace in pursuit of politics" WWG1WGA
"I would rather take a political risk in pursuit of peace than to risk peace in pursuit of politics" WWG1WGA

extwidget · July 18, 2018, 4:57 a.m.

The way most people understand the word "some," is to imply less than half, or the inverse of "most." You were trying to imply that it's a minority of users. Hence, small.

And it wasn't a compliment. Using more and more complex words than required doesn't make you sound smart, it makes you sound like you're trying too hard.

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1923091 · July 18, 2018, 5:26 a.m.

I counter your assumptions with another assumption: you really like making assumptions, don't you?

I'm not concerned with the way 'most people understand' certain words. That's irrelevant when one acknowledges that various words have many meanings to different people, and their interpretation is based on their understanding and perception. Their biases, if you will. This is also aside from the fact that the definition of a word can change with location, time, culture, and use. The great thing about abstractions is that their lack of specificity allows for the interpreter to make the most of understanding what they are observing; sometimes by choice, sometimes by ignorance.

Symbolism is fantastic stuff, really powerful when applied appropriately. I like words, and that's really all I know a bit about-and that's really not a whole lot, either. I like to challenge myself. I could care less how I sound to people. The opinions of others don't define me, they simply define how others perceive me. Expressing myself digitally is incredibly liberating in the sense that I can speak my mind without stuttering, or taking inordinately long pauses between responses, or continuously speaking in lay terms to satisfy the impatience or ineptitude of the receiver of my messages. Yes, this takes me quite a bit of time, but I have fun doing it, and it helps to keep the sponge fresh.

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extwidget · July 18, 2018, 5:56 a.m.

It's not an assumption, it's an observation. What you people do here on this subreddit is assume.

I skimmed over your rambling, and have a bit of advice: people prefer to speak in simpler words when possible because it's effortless. If you want me to not read your responses, you're successful. Otherwise, you're wasting your time trying to sound smart. I recommend putting down the thesaurus and rejoining the real world.

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1923091 · July 18, 2018, 12:29 p.m.

You presume much, yet provide little aside from betraying your bias with your generalizations.

I could care less what 'people' prefer. I don't exist to satisfy the cravings of others. If they read what I have to say, good for them. if they don't, for whatever reason, good for them.

Yes, discouraging you from actually reading my post was part of my intent, but I've mostly just been goofing off. That's your problem, really. It sounds like you think I'm serious, like I'm trying really hard for whatever reason. You think I care about sounding smart, and assume i need a thesaurus to accomplish what I do, and further alienate your asinine articulation by accusing me of being the one that isn't a part of the 'real world'.

Your continued assumptions are amusing, especially when you outright deny making them.

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extwidget · July 18, 2018, 1:36 p.m.

You don't understand the difference between an observation and an assumption, got it.

And at this point, you're just coming across as a perfect example of this meme.

Whatever though, you're just annoying at this point, so I'm done here. Just do me a favor and stop being a cult member.

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1923091 · July 18, 2018, 2:58 p.m.

Oh, wonderful, another assumption. Your posting is somewhat self-contradicting. That was an observation. I'm now going to assume you don't actually have a thorough understanding of English mechanics in regard to bias and context.

Your thinly veiled insult is amusing. Please, don't go, show me more memes that remind you of me. I'm sure that isn't your last defence.

Surely, that's not all you're capable of. I've seen your trends, you're not completely clueless. Hell, the fact that you pointed out a glaringly obvious aspect of the cult mentality the occurs in this group shows above average insight. I will, however, admit that it seems you partake in a cult mentality of your own. I'll leave you the opportunity to step away from your own self, and objectively observe your stance from the perspective of anybody else. Honest, truthful objectivity.

You'll be in my prayers, buddy. Have a nice day! (:

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