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by loeg 2223 days ago
> Thank you for elevating the discourse ...

> we should [not] be ... trading insults.

A backhanded compliment is a form of insult, friend. I don't think this kind of ad hominem attack is substantially responsive to my remarks.

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Pointing out that someone is using silly language with pointless effect is not an "ad hominem attack": can you point out anyone who might be confused by what I said?

Your use of "my friend" is similar to the thing you're complaining about. I got what you mean. Bringing up "ad hominem" is dodging the real issue.

Another comment of yours: "utterly stupid bureaucracy"