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[โ€“] [email protected] 16 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Intent vs. actual use can vary wildly.

The guillotine was invented as a convenient way to slice your melons, but it was unfortunately misused.

[โ€“] [email protected] 13 points 10 months ago

Unfortunately? Sounds like you're a French bourgeoisie who needs an appointment with a guillotine!