“challenge” (with an informative explanation) == “grill”
Thanks for clarifying which sort of internet user you are.
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BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world 2 days agoYou’re grilling OP on something they already said they have little experience with. OP is asking questions to learn, and the grilling is detrimental to that.
FriendOfDeSoto@startrek.website 2 days ago
I’m criticizing the use of the phrase “new global language.” And I’ve laid out my reasons why I think that’s wrong. I didn’t think I was grilling OP, just the perception of Mandarin being the new global language. So I’m a little taken aback that you read it that way; that wasn’t my intention.
TargaryenTKE@lemmy.world 1 day ago
As OP, I have no problem with your critiques. And I wasn’t saying I think it will be like that at any point during OUR lifetimes. Like the post said, I was just curious because in my childhood (30 years ago), I knew more about the solar system than I did about China ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
lividweasel@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I mean, when you addressed what is frankly a minor, tangential part of the OP with an essay, it does come across as heavy-handed, even if that isn’t what you meant by it
A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 2 days ago
No, it wasn’t
Hyperbole
No, it doesn’t. And what does that even mean? “I took your question seriously and attempt a serious answer” == “heavy-handed”? “I don’t agree with all your points” == “heavy-handed”? Seriously, what does “heavy-handed” even mean? It seems to imply aggression or abuse of power?