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by WayneBro 3435 days ago
> Not a single one of your interpretations of my words was correct.

There's no other way to interpret it. You spoke quite clearly. I challenge you to find one person who would interpret it any differently than I did.

> It was a simple, honest, friendly suggestion...

No it wasn't. It was a complaint. You said "...presumption that the reader is a straight male implicit in that question that bugs me."

> Take a deep breath...

Says the guy who gets bugged that somebody said the word "girlfriend" and then proceeds to complain about it on HN...

That's hilarious.

> ...or you can take your own advice...

I didn't get annoyed by something so ridiculous in the first place, so there's really nothing for me to "get over".

I don't mind refuting and correcting people like you. It needs to be done or else we'll end up in a world where nobody can be themselves.

> Either way, my participation in this thread is over.

Good. Next time you should really consider participating in the first place if all you have to add is that "something bugs me".

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> I challenge you to find one person who would interpret it any differently than I did.

I do. I think your interpretation is bizarre.

OK. Explain yourself and your interpretation. I don't know what it is...

Starting with his first comment here - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13444512

Is that a complaint or a suggestion? He is saying that it was a "friendly" suggestion and that I somehow interpreted it as a complaint.

It also clearly says that he would NOT be annoyed (i.e. it would be OK) by the author's words if the author is known for having a bi/lesbian audience. True or false?

There's really not much there to misinterpret. So, I look forward to hearing your own analysis. Thank you!

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