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by bill_mon 1958 days ago
> I’m saying that the word carries intent.

No, you're saying that you know the intent.

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Yes. Even more than that. I’m saying virtually everyone knows the intent.
That would take a mind reader. You're simply guessing at intent, we all do.

But the problem in this case isn't intentions, but the mere mention of a word. Like Voldemort.

You’re either arguing that we never know intent, ever, so you can’t judge someone. Or that intent can’t be inferred from one word, not sure which one. But both seem like poor positions.
I find both to be correct.