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The context of how I use the word "fuck" dramatically changes what it means. Whether you're offended by the word is entirely up to the listener as well.


Do you understand the phrase "technical correctness" or is that open to interpretation as well?


In this case, the "technical correctness" of your argument is up for debate.


You're debating the concept of words themselves. Which have meaning. It's the mechanism through which words work. They have both a meaning in context and out of context. They have meaning both intended and unintended. Good technical documentation should strive to minimize unintended interpretations by using the most clear and concise words possible.




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