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Re:Plain English: A simple guide on words to avoid in govern... by chiefalchemist on Friday December 23, 2022 @08:45AM (#34105707)
Correct.

Jargon === Signaling

Signaling === Status

Status === Power

Like it or not, it's what humans are wired to do.

That said, the wise do both. For example, use the acronym, but the spell it out as well. Well, you think about those who leverage signaling the most effectively, they tend to be more inclusive in their arc.

Re:Plain English: A simple guide on words to avoid in govern... by sjducb on Friday December 23, 2022 @10:31AM (#34106834)
I'm not sure why you're getting downvoted. That's the logical next step from my OP.
Re:Plain English: A simple guide on words to avoid in govern... by chiefalchemist on Friday December 23, 2022 @11:33AM (#34107629)
You know what they say: If you're not pissing someone off, you're doing it all wrong.

Don't worry about it. I've learned a long time ago that HN's "virtues" are madly overstated. It's sad - and pathetic - that someone is making their own day issuing down votes for such things. And to not counter? That's just lazy.

I can't live a healthy and fulfilling life based on the mood of the pathetic and lazy.

Yeah. I know. I know. This WILL be down voted. I'm in tears.