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Do we even care what the other guy means? (hexbear.net)
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For example, if I talk about "magic", most of you will tell me I'm wrong without even asking me what I mean. You might even insult me.

How common is this? How much of this conversation is actual communication vs just a string of triggering phrases that we react to?

How much of Lemmy is people just barking at their own echo?

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[–] The_Grinch@hexbear.net 10 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

In our experience we've noticed a thing too. We've noticed certain "triggering" phrases never result in a productive conversation, and so we hardly bother with them. Case in point.

[–] fluffy8192@hexbear.net -2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Oh touche. You are so defensive it's a wonder you can draw a breath.

[–] The_Grinch@hexbear.net 9 points 3 days ago

I answered your question. I could likewise frame your unwillingness to elaborate to anyone's satisfaction what you mean as defensiveness too.