• Bidah@thelemmy.clubOP
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    18 days ago

    what’s up with the “clear things up” phrase?, is this site run by bots?

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      18 days ago

      I just copied the first answer but changed the conclusion. Third guy continued the pattern and at least I found it funny.

      Anyway to answer your question yes, accusing someone of being any or all of the above is used as a tool to make others not listen to their argument but rather disregard them outright. If you hear someone use it you should probably put extra effort into figuring it out yourself.

    • BougieBirdie@piefed.blahaj.zone
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      18 days ago

      It’s a common turn of phrase that people use when explaining something to someone who seems unclear on a subject.

      I hope this clears things up.

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      18 days ago

      Most people on these forums can’t think for themselves and are just parroting others to fit in.