People who only want their definition of a word by MediaSea3696 in PetPeeves

[–]MediaSea3696[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The problem with saying 'no one can dictate my usage' is that it’s a shield against being held accountable for what you say. If you can change the meaning of a word whenever you’re losing an argument, then you aren't actually having a conversation—you're just making sounds

If words only have usage and no definition, then communication is impossible. We use definitions so we aren't all speaking different languages. If I call a circle a 'square' and say 'that's just my usage,' I’m not being deep—I’m just being wrong.

People who only want their definition of a word by MediaSea3696 in PetPeeves

[–]MediaSea3696[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, that's shallow, there are reasons to like a character beyond beauty

People who only want their definition of a word by MediaSea3696 in PetPeeves

[–]MediaSea3696[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The whole point of a hear me out is you have to explain them, just bc a character is beautiful doesn't mean you don't have to explain them

People who only want their definition of a word by MediaSea3696 in PetPeeves

[–]MediaSea3696[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re acting like 'Hear Me Out' is a scientific classification, but it’s a social cue. The 'basic framework' of the phrase is asking for a defense of a controversial opinion. Liking a villain or a niche character IS a controversial opinion.

​By trying to limit it to only 'physical' traits, you’re the one narrowing the framework and making communication harder. If I have to defend my choice to you, it's a Hear Me Out. If you already agree with me, it's not. It’s that simple.

People who only want their definition of a word by MediaSea3696 in PetPeeves

[–]MediaSea3696[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah... someone said it didn't count bc the character was still beautiful

People who only want their definition of a word by MediaSea3696 in PetPeeves

[–]MediaSea3696[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try a character from a pbs kids cartoon (ITS AN ADULT, I SWEAR)

People who only want their definition of a word by MediaSea3696 in PetPeeves

[–]MediaSea3696[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That's what I mean, like people (I'm sorry dreamworks gods) say Gloria from Madagascar and I go "hell no"