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by drdeadringer 3005 days ago
I don't see how this is not "better mousetrap, better mouse". Phrases from "they build a better fool" to "they build a better US Navy crewman" are a hundred a penny, and yes I've experienced the other side of this.

The best programmer vs the worst user, and every mix in between, shall produce situations needing attention this article addresses.

I've been in this situation on both sides. "Of course it should be clear what this phrase means, how could they fuck this up?" ... and ... "I have on idea what this means, both choices could mean what I want but either choice ends me up on the wrong page of this bullshit 'choose my own adventure' that I'll have to repeat if I'm wrong".

I'm interested in finding out if I'm understanding this wrong, and//or other thoughts.