It's important to take responsibility for the things we say but we do also need to take responsibility for our perceptions of what others do
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We can't ask others to apologise for our perceptions of the meaning of their words when they know full well what they actually meant.
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I don't accept 'death of the author' in relation to general conversation. The speaker is the only authority on their own meaning.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
If they can't clarify a point beyond our perceived understanding, at what point do we have to take them at their word then?
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Replying to @Nothercupacafe
Not talking about whether they are able to clarify their meaning but about them being the only one who knows what it is.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I understand your point, & people should be able to clarify, but there are many times when people need to be taken at their own words.
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Replying to @Nothercupacafe
People can certainly backpedal & lie about their intended meaning, yes, and sometimes their original meanings matters. More often not.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Because of the way we tend to speak to each other these days (thx twitter) so much of one's original intent is likely missing, inflection..
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Replying to @Nothercupacafe @HPluckrose
Tone, expression, they all matter. But in a way it forces the author to focus further on the meaning of their words. I don't think most...
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Replying to @Nothercupacafe @HPluckrose
Should be hung, but it's fair enough to expect people to clarify and sometimes 1st words are the most honest. Every case is unique.
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Helen Pluckrose Retweeted Helen Pluckrose
Sure but there is simply no point in: 'You mean this' 'No, I don't' 'Yes, you do' conversations. I get this a lot.https://twitter.com/HPluckrose/status/685624693093699585 …
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