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A public conversation on the international internet, yes. You still seem to think that a public conversation can only involve specific parts of that public. It's like you don't understand the meaning of the word "public" or how the internet works.
Also given the fact that my comment has a positive ratio of upvotes, that would suggest your own theory about how I should be "looked at in distaste" doesn't hold water, either.
Once again, pubic or private setting, you made an assumption and that assumption was incorrect.
I wish you knew what the word "our" means, let me try one more time because you are funny.
If you hear (or read) the word "our", in public, private, on the internet, off the internet, at the gas station, at the bus stop, on your phone, or on your laptop...
...and it doesn't pertain to you...
The speaker (or writer) is not referring to YOU.
Do you understand?
Also, your "upvote theory" is a logical fallacy known as "argumentum ad populum"; a theory is not necessarily true just because people think so. Sad... don't do this. It's irrelevant.
Now, remember! If you don't know who "our" refers to, they aren't speaking to you (or writing for you). If you DO know who they are referring to, and it's not you?
No correction of "not me!!!" is necessary or desired. Ever. Anywhere. Under any circumstance. We know.
"Our house is on fire!!!" You... "not MY house"
You're my very favorite, your correction has been corrected. Now go forth, and sin no more!