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There was absolutely nothing backhanded about anything I said. I regret if it came across that way. I wish you'd have elaborated on specifics and actually tried to understand, rath…

> Pretending that we are in full blown dictatorship is, in my view, still cynical. Could you please point to what I said that implies I'm pretending a "full blown dictatorship?" I …

Can you explain how openly admiring someone's idealism is of "low quality"?

I envy the worldview it's possible someone can take money from another and still maintain independence. What's up with the straw men?

I was being sincere, my friend. I genuinely envy that worldview. I long for it. I wish above nearly all else I could reset. I was being authentic and vulnerable. Why does that infu…

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Fair enough, perhaps I could have said "normal is relative" A behavior may be typical, or common maybe, but I think "normal" evokes certain connotations when describing human behav…

You can childishly call me all the names you'd like, but you're distinctly wrong. Words have literal meanings whether you accept that fact or not. The operative word you have repea…

I guess it's time for a series rewatch! *for anyone out of the loop this is a reference to Arrested Development -- incredible show!

I didn't say you are nuts, I said your statement is. The distinction should be "obvious" no? Here's a hint though: normal is a myth.

"It's just a banana hackers, how much could it cost?! $5?" Though that joke is in desperate need of an inflationary update.

It's not that "nuts" to take the literal meaning of people's own words. Calling it "obvious" someone meant something rather than what they actually typed with their own fingers is …

Step into any Walmart and look at the carts in the customer service section full of just-returned merchandise, waiting to be returned to the shelves. You might be surprised with wh…

> but would you drive to a store you've never heard of before /just/ for a bar Some people have no choice. Checking other stores and planning multiple trips is exactly what they do…

> No one price matches for protein bars because it's a commodity item with minimal price differences (and people often have a preferred brand anyway), but they probably do for $2k …

It's pretty funny how you tried to completely sidestep the accusation, but still managed to confirm it

Or, alternatively, you're just bad at it.

This is such an absolutely wild and demonstrably incorrect interpretation, I can only assume it's satire

I don't recall saying or even implying it was "the most kind and empathetic thing we can do" -- can you point me to where I gave that impression?

The difference is the airwaves are a limited transmission method. A broadcast medium is not regulated because it's dangerous, it's regulated because it's scarce.

You are correct and I am making a conscious choice. I'm not being taken for a ride, I'm willingly offering one, even to those who would rob me blind given the chance. Of course the…

Do I believe in community, empathy, kindness toward my fellow human beings? Why, yes. Yes I do. Am I willing to pay a few bucks to put my money where my mouth yes. Why yes, yes I a…

ESL AI?