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1. scioto+(OP)[view] [source] 2026-01-13 20:38:48
As John Scalzi once said, "The failure mode of clever is asshole." [1]

That has prevented me from posting what I thought was a clever or cheeky response in case it didn't come across the way I wanted.

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[1] https://whatever.scalzi.com/2010/06/16/the-failure-state-of-...

replies(4): >>aeonfo+li >>macbem+fl >>aidenn+sl >>mproud+f41
2. aeonfo+li[view] [source] 2026-01-13 21:49:06
>>scioto+(OP)
The irony is that Scott Adam's himself wouldn't have been in favour of policing one's own thoughts. /tongue-firmly-in-cheek
3. macbem+fl[view] [source] 2026-01-13 22:00:51
>>scioto+(OP)
thanks for sharing, I think I needed to read this
4. aidenn+sl[view] [source] 2026-01-13 22:02:03
>>scioto+(OP)
That's a great quote; over the years I've internalized something similar which is why I try to be less clever on the internet than in person.
5. mproud+f41[view] [source] 2026-01-14 02:51:11
>>scioto+(OP)
I love that guy. Never having been an avid reader, I’m trying to read more, and my mission now is to read through most of his books.
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