How to write more clearly, think more clearly, and learn complex material [pdf]

Re:How to write more clearly, think more clearly, and learn ... by kranner on Sunday April 17, 2022 @10:27PM (#31066649)

I don't know; "absolutely" can add emphasis. Advising someone not to use it because "agree" covers it anyway feels like trying to suppress their personality. We're communicating, not playing language golf.

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Re:How to write more clearly, think more clearly, and learn ... by stackbutterflow on Sunday April 17, 2022 @10:46PM (#31066770)

I feel that it dilutes the meaning of whatever comes after. "I agree" conveys a stronger tone than "I absolutely agree". Same as "I love you" is more powerful than "I absolutely love you". I see it as a filler word that doesn't add anything to the sentence. It's subjective I know. Also I would add that if you "absolutely [verb]" all the time you might as well [verb].

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Re:How to write more clearly, think more clearly, and learn ... by hammock on Monday April 18, 2022 @10:54AM (#31071489)

Unnecessary emphasis betrays insecurity on the part of the author.

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