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by NateEag 1885 days ago
No, you _will_ not do that, and made that decision so long ago it feels inviolable to you.

When someone points a gun at a cashier and says "this is a robbery and I'm gonna shoot you if you move a muscle," the cashier usually uses their ability to hold still out of concern for their safety.

The distinction matters.