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0 pointsKirinDave8y ago0 comments

So. You didn't read it. Proudly.

And it IS factually correct in that there was state-maintained fiat currency at the genesis of nearly every story, we just both agree it doesn't matter that much.

Consider how uninteresting this exchange is, and how much of our collective time you've wasted by not reading the entire post. You've spent MUCH more time talking with me (and I with you) than if you had JUST READ THE POST.

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lisper8y ago

> You didn't read it.

Whether I read it or not is irrelevant. The fact remains that you opened your argument with a demonstrably false claim.

> And it IS factually correct in that there was state-maintained fiat currency at the genesis of nearly every story

That may be, but that's not what you said, nor is it what I disputed.

> Consider how uninteresting this exchange is

I dunno, I think it's kind of fascinating the lengths some people will go to to avoid saying something as simple as, "You're right, I phrased that badly. What I meant to say was..."

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