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

Isn't declaring "disengage" just a way to ensure you get the last word? Feels very Reddit-coded to me.

If you wanted the conversation to end, perhaps you shouldn't reply?

[–] Infamousblt@hexbear.net 3 points 3 days ago (3 children)

...have you ever even read the rules of the site? Wtf?

[–] DirtyPair@hexbear.net 1 points 3 days ago

you're breaking them

Use of Disengage

Any user may disengage from any discussion by posting a two word, and only two word, reply: "I'm Disengaging". Stipulations: