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Re:Ask HN: Why are e-ink note-taking devices so expensive co... by wizzwizz4 on Monday February 15, 2021 @11:08AM (#26143995)
Language isn't inherently offensive; it offends people. In this instance, you¹'re hurting, offending and low-level ostracising a totally different group of people to the ones you¹'re trying to offend.

If you¹ want to use a slur, choose a better one.

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¹: “you” means the grandparent comment (GP)

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Re:Ask HN: Why are e-ink note-taking devices so expensive co... by graeme on Monday February 15, 2021 @11:23AM (#26144148)
I genuinely can’t tell who you’re referring to. The parent to your comment is the one you’re replying to, but it sounds like you’re addressing the grandparent?
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Re:Ask HN: Why are e-ink note-taking devices so expensive co... by wizzwizz4 on Monday February 15, 2021 @11:27AM (#26144185)
I am; thanks. Corrected.
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