Not because DDG got better, but just because google got worse.

google is still better for site-specific searches, and google scholar still has minimal AI slop

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[–] 6 points 2 years ago* (11 children)

I think you're making a significant deal out of something that is quite minor, personally. It's okay, though. It's minor, so we can agree to disagree. Cheers!

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  • [–] -4 points 2 years ago (10 children)

    The basics of human communication is nothing important at all. 🀑

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (7 children)

    Chill out, man. This isn't parliament. Everything doesn't have to be communicated as if we're drafting laws.

    Communication styles vary greatly, and tone is dependent on setting. What OP posted was completely fine. No need to throw around clown emoji 😝

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago* (5 children)

    This isn't the gotcha you think it is. There's a slight difference in using a well established acronym vs. a personally made-up one πŸ˜…

    You're essentially getting upset that someone used a word that you aren't familiar with. With that, you're comparing someone using this unfamiliar word to the use of a non-existant word.

    When you encounter a word you dont know, you look it up in a dictionary. You don't call out the author on their communication skills (rudely, mind you).

    I'm really trying to be cordial here, and I really don't mean to cause upset, but you must see where I'm coming from, no?

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    Acrynoms aren’t words. Your argument is moot.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (3 children)

    Way to completely miss my point. For someone who touts communication, your skills are severely lacking. Have a nice day.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago* (2 children)

    May you have a nice day as well. You should try not to take things so personally. If you'd like to learn how and when you use Abbreviations and Acronyms you can do so here: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/subject_specific_writing/journalism_and_journalistic_writing/ap_style.html

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    Christ, how insufferable. I dont know what I expected. Welcome to the block list I guess.

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  • [–] 0 points 2 years ago

    Your inability to deal with loss is what will inevitably hold you back. You chose to argue, and you lost. You won’t get a stomach ache from swallowing your pride, but you will isolate yourself to a sad echo chamber if you choose to block and sedate everyone and everything that hurts your feelings.

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