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I may need to say something that is (seemingly) nice about someone, but I’d prefer it be very subtly backhanded or nearly believable hyperbole.

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[–] Hawke@lemmy.world 2 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah I know (not familiar with the precise connotations but the general concept at least.)

I don’t see why it would be a compliment in any way, at most it would just be confusing.

[–] kelpie_returns@lemmy.world 3 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

It's not a compliment, but it is a backhanded comment. My grade for the commenter? 50%. Didn't understand the assignment, but tried anyway.

[–] kelpie_returns@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

I can't edit my comment for some reason so....

Edit: bless their heart

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

You too? Haven't been able to edit for a couple of weeks. I think it has to do with a ban on some comm.

[–] kelpie_returns@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

I can be more than a little annoying at times. Wouldn't surprise me if this was the reason lol