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by hnlmorg 85 days ago
If you must argue semantics, then…

Not physically forced, but that doesn’t mean the comments weren’t said in a way that might appear forceful to other people due to the combination of bluntness and lack of compassion.

For something to be dictated, you don’t have to be in a position to enforce those comments.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dictate