Cursing the government does not fix potholes. Spray-painting them does

Re:Cursing the government does not fix potholes. Spray-paint... by tmoertel on Friday May 15, 2026 @03:24PM (#48152748)

I didn't ignore that part. I interpreted it as your way of saying that you intended to state your opinion without offering supporting argument.

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Re:Cursing the government does not fix potholes. Spray-paint... by mmooss on Friday May 15, 2026 @06:32PM (#48154810)

You misinterpreted it: It meant I (and others) aren't here to take your tests nor are interested in your grades.

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Re:Cursing the government does not fix potholes. Spray-paint... by tmoertel on Friday May 15, 2026 @07:48PM (#48155407)

If that's what you think is happening – tests and grades – when people come to a site whose purpose is to foster thoughtful and substantive discussions, and then on that site they share ideas and invite criticism of them, you might consider whether you're missing something.

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Re:Cursing the government does not fix potholes. Spray-paint... by mmooss on Saturday May 16, 2026 @12:00AM (#48156697)

It was only your comment.

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Re:Cursing the government does not fix potholes. Spray-paint... by tmoertel on Saturday May 16, 2026 @03:05PM (#48162837)

I'm curious. What specifically about my comment made you believe it was a test and that I would be assigning grades to responses, as opposed to an idea for which I invited criticism?

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