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		IncreasePosts on May 25, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Peeking underground with giant flying antennas Do you think the spirit of that rule is to bludgeon someone with it?

swores on May 25, 2024 | [–]

You and I have different definitions of the word "bludgeon", and I see no problem with showing somebody a site rule they've broken if it's a rule you think worth encouraging people to follow (which they clearly do feel).

swader999 on May 25, 2024 | [–]

Did you even read that rule?

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