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Re:Formatting code should be unnecessary by stavros on Monday September 08, 2025 @02:53AM (#45165328)
Right, but it's obvious they meant "formatter".
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Re:Formatting code should be unnecessary by _mu on Monday September 08, 2025 @11:58AM (#45169896)
Why build understanding when you could be pedantic?
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Re:Formatting code should be unnecessary by AdieuToLogic on Tuesday September 09, 2025 @06:47PM (#45190474)
> Why build understanding when you could be pedantic?

Why try to share knowledge and give people an opportunity to learn the difference between two distinct concepts when they may not be aware of same?

Is that pedantry or an attempt to "build understanding"?

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