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The Verge reacting to Reddit's spokesperson trying to discredit them (pixel.tchncs.de)
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[–] n2burns@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

We'll no longer comment on hearsay, unsubstantiated claims, or baseless accusations from The Verge. We'll be in touch as corrections are needed.

Setting aside the ridiculousness of this position, the statement also doesn't make sense at face value, right? I think I understand what they're trying to say, but aren't those two sentences in conflict? Isn't getting "in touch as corrections are needed" literally making "comment on hearsay, unsubstantiated claims, or baseless accusations"?

[–] Scooter411@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This is their “gotcha” move - if they don’t comment, it’s unsubstantiated hearsay. If they do comment it’s because it’s wrong.