Quote Originally Posted by Renathras View Post
Except that's not what it is. And further, the desperation to make it that by some people (see Sebazy below) is evidence it's not some innocent ribbing or mild annoyance.

I "go off" on people for using hyperbole (which is usually me just saying "You're using hyperbole", hardly "tearing into them") because of how often it's used to wrongly bolst- why am I even having this discussion?

This is stupid.

I'm not going to keep entertaining this tangent that is a desperate attempt to sidetrack things. THIS is the kind of thing I'm talking about.
Except you have torn into people over it. Not every time, or even most of the time, but you play the role of hyperbole police and are quick to shove a finger in someone's face anytime you see a hyperbole that you don't like. You made a lengthy post not long ago specifically criticizing hyperbole and consequently those who use it.

Look, man, I'm trying to help you avoid getting into these fights. I'm not telling you that you can't use it, or that you're evil for doing so. I'm just saying if you are going to use it, then stop calling people out on it, otherwise it's hypocritical to always be the fastest sheriff to the draw when calling out others' use of hyperbole and then turn around to use it yourself. You can take the advice and use it to try and have healthier conversations with others, or if you like getting into constant altercations, then by all means, deny what I'm saying and ignore me.