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<blockquote data-quote="Hussar" data-source="post: 3625433" data-attributes="member: 22779">But, there is a difference here.&nbsp; KM is not using vague terms to describe his opinion and then expressing shock when people misinterpret what he says.&nbsp; He's directly saying that good writers write effectively.&nbsp; You can disagree with that, fine, but, there's no misinterpretation here.When someone uses vague language that is chock full of connotations, it's not surprising when they get misinterpreted.&nbsp; Expecting someone to actually attempt to present their point of view in a clear manner is hardly the same as giving someone a free pass whenever they decide to start chucking out loaded terms.No one is saying that you shouldn't present an opinion.&nbsp; No one is saying that you shouldn't do so in as strong a manner as you feel warranted.&nbsp; What is being said here is that using sloppy shorthand, hot button terms is a bad idea.&nbsp; Say what you mean without relying on whatever buzz word happens to be floating around and we can have meaningful conversations.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Hussar, post: 3625433, member: 22779"] But, there is a difference here. KM is not using vague terms to describe his opinion and then expressing shock when people misinterpret what he says. He's directly saying that good writers write effectively. You can disagree with that, fine, but, there's no misinterpretation here. When someone uses vague language that is chock full of connotations, it's not surprising when they get misinterpreted. Expecting someone to actually attempt to present their point of view in a clear manner is hardly the same as giving someone a free pass whenever they decide to start chucking out loaded terms. No one is saying that you shouldn't present an opinion. No one is saying that you shouldn't do so in as strong a manner as you feel warranted. What is being said here is that using sloppy shorthand, hot button terms is a bad idea. Say what you mean without relying on whatever buzz word happens to be floating around and we can have meaningful conversations. [/QUOTE]

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