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Re:Any claim without a URI should be treated as suspicious by dleslie on Monday July 20, 2020 @09:40AM (#23897692)
I find much of that sort of instant messaging communication is less about informing others and is more about social signalling. The sender is asking for emotional support and social solidarity.
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Re:Any claim without a URI should be treated as suspicious by anoraca on Monday July 20, 2020 @09:44AM (#23897726)
What are you basing that on?
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Re:Any claim without a URI should be treated as suspicious by dleslie on Monday July 20, 2020 @09:53AM (#23897823)
My understanding is that text messaging is rarely used for knowledge sharing, and is primarily used for social bonding[0]. In my own experience, I never receive such messages from individuals that aren't aware that I already agree with their intended interpretation.

0: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221270858_A_large_s...

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