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Re:Why do older individuals have greater control of their fe... by 8fGTBjZxBcHq on Wednesday May 12, 2021 @08:51AM (#27129697)
Yes, I am not disputing that. I am talking about the difference between giving someone advice about a situation they're in, and telling them how to feel about it.

"When I was your age, I didn't appreciate certain things so I'm pointing them out to you" is really different from "this is the best time of your life" which is a statement an external observer is just not equipped to make about someone else's life.

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Re:Why do older individuals have greater control of their fe... by kodah on Wednesday May 12, 2021 @10:51AM (#27131010)
Those two things mean the same thing in casual conversation. I'm plenty picky about rhetoric when it comes to serious debate, but I would align your view more with trying to bully people over some sense of unfairness.
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