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Oh HPB....

Post 21

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that's notnitpicking, it's being pedantic!


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Post 22

Awix

And the difference is...?


Oh HPB....

Post 23

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I can't be bothered to get the dictionary.


Oh HPB....

Post 24

Awix

Nor the thesaurus, obviously...


Oh HPB....

Post 25

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Now do I take that as a joke or as an obvious dig or both, with the latter being predominant....


Oh HPB....

Post 26

Awix

I am almost minded to say that you can't speak in terms of the latter of three options, but that would just be pedantic nitpicking... smiley - tongueout


Oh HPB....

Post 27

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As opposed to the thesaurus line! And pedantic nit-picking would means there is a difference....


Oh HPB....

Post 28

Awix

Might just be an intentional tautology.


Oh HPB....

Post 29

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Shall we just leave this Pythonesque thread, Obi?


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