Oh, TIL
I mean it's obvious when I look at a map 😅
Oh, TIL
I mean it's obvious when I look at a map 😅
... Maybe not Greenland.
Feel free to argue with them, I'm just pointing out that there's potential for misunderstandings. If you want to talk about an actual subject, you'll necessarily have to navigate them.
Sure it is. You can define language all you want, the goal is to communicate with each other. The definition follows usage, not the other way around. Just look up the current definition for literally...
Me, too. But it also means when some people say "that's a lie" they're not accusing you of anything, just remarking you're wrong. And that can lead to misunderstandings.
The real question as in not really a question?
I've had this lengthy discussion before. Some people define a lie as an untrue statement, while others additionally require intent to deceive.
E: you can stop arguing about definitions and logic. The fact remains that some people will refer to untrue statements as lies, no matter what the dictionary says.
Es ist eine bekannte Tatsache, dass die Realität eine liberale Tendenz hat. - Stephan Kalbert
Have we tried slapping them out of existence? Or just telling them to think harder and maybe that'll make them stop existing?
Because the other 30% aren't there yet.
Hm, ja, oberflächlich und pedantisch.