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Re:Flaubert's letters are as hilarious and humane as his bes... by BiteCode_dev on Tuesday December 12, 2023 @08:53AM (#38612060)
Saying things are all relative and a matter of taste is as strong as a statement that the sky is blue.
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Re:Flaubert's letters are as hilarious and humane as his bes... by dotsam on Tuesday December 12, 2023 @09:48AM (#38612816)
What objective values are you judging it by?

You made a relative value judgement in your comment:

> At the time, given the lack of offer and the standards they had, sure, the books were great.

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Re:Flaubert's letters are as hilarious and humane as his bes... by BiteCode_dev on Tuesday December 12, 2023 @09:52AM (#38612896)
Stating the obvious once again I see.
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