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Unfortunately the English language makes me choose between completely conveying nuance at all times and being understood and upvoted (people prefer short and pithy over long and subtly more correct).

I agree with your followup 100%. I didn’t write it in my original as it would have watered down my main communication goal.

Whenever says something is being made more “efficient” I ask them what they are trading for what.



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