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as a rule, if you feel the need to assume what someone else is saying? don’t! (files.catbox.moe)

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oldie meme but needed to bring this back due to recent incidents 😭

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

I think it can be important to see the intent behind words and ask for clarifications. Oftentimes people are not direct about their opinions.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 hours ago

yuh, totally! i even experienced an example of your counterexample recently https://lemmy.cafe/post/10752342/8934173

egg on my face, i guess i worded a meme so badly it gave 180 degrees the opposite impression (to some). was super thankful to this user for being transparent and helping me identify what part to edit.