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andrewmcwatters on April 23, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: iOS 17 app sideloading might only be available in ...

Don't be mistaken: if you control the language, you've set the tone.

wilg on April 23, 2023 [–]

Yeah, sure. I get it. But I see a lot of people wasting a lot of time arguing about the definitions of words and how to spin them to try to gain the upper hand in The Discourse. I’m not sure it’s worth it. 1984 may not be a good guide anymore.

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