This is why being pedantic usually backfires
No shit. You’re giving us a master class on it right now.
This is why being pedantic usually backfires
No shit. You’re giving us a master class on it right now.
Across several accounts
I choose to believe those tankies are doing the same, and it’s just one tankie you’re arguing with. In fact all tankies arguments on Lemmy are just at argument between you and other said tankie dude on new accounts.
Type the right numbers in. It’s 4x
Well, my personal options on literally
are that it is not being used to mean figuratively
, it is being used in a figurative manner for weight and effect. The same way that yeah
and right
are both positive/agreement words, but can be used in a figurative manner to mean the opposite. If someone says “they turned the frogs gay!” And someone responds “riiiiiiiiiight…”, right
still means “that statement is correct” but it was used with an inflection that implies the opposite. That doesn’t mean the dictionary definition of right
now needs to be updated to fall in line with 21st century sarcastic smart ass linguistics.
So, I dont actually think the definition of literally
has changed, and I disagree with any dictionary that says it has and now needs to include an additional definition of the word that means the opposite.
The reason I was asking is because you, like me, seem to care about this more than the average person. So I was curious of your thought on the matter in hopes that I might gain some additional insight on the matter that I didn’t have before.
It mildly irks me too, however, I can’t remember the last time I was actually confused by the intent of the speaker.
That’s the same feeling I would have if someone told me a story where they were “habilitated by fear” instead of “debilitated by fear”. I know what they mean. That doesn’t mean the word they used means the same thing though.
What is the line for language evolution ?
If I start calling dogs “cats” tomorrow, am I wrong? Or have I just taken the first steps towards making my mark on the English language?
The correct usage is however people use it
If people use “literally” figuratively, does that mean that they’re evolving the language? Or are they just idiots?
My pet peeve is people using less
when they should be using more
Shoulda woulda coulda
That’s because motherfuckers are idiots.
Chew that stem bruh
Yeah. That’s perfect. Thanks!
That’s my next project now that I have my pihole set up. My basic ass router from my ISP does not support that though.
Side question: do you know of any openWRT supported routers in the $100-150 range with external antennas? Everything I’ve taken a look at is either an internal antenna, or like $400.
That’s exactly what a fellow human person would say…