Are using "quotes" passive aggressive?

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07 Nov 24 22:31

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07 Nov 24 22:31

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When replying to another poster, putting quotes around someone's words seems a bit douchey.

Poster 1: Did you see my point in the last post?
Poster 2: What "point" did you make?

Kinda douchey, right? Has a Mean Girls vibe.

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07 Nov 24 23:04

@vivify said
When replying to another poster, putting quotes around someone's words seems a bit douchey.

Poster 1: Did you see my point in the last post?
Poster 2: What "point" did you make?

Kinda douchey, right? Has a Mean Girls vibe.

Scene from Cobra Kai

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07 Nov 24 23:35

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What do you mean? Did we have a similar exchange?

I use quotes to things focused as well. But you know how message boards can get.

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07 Nov 24 23:48

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That was no one in particular. Just an example pulled out of thin air to illustrate what I was saying.

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08 Nov 24 00:34

@vivify said
When replying to another poster, putting quotes around someone's words seems a bit douchey.

Poster 1: Did you see my point in the last post?
Poster 2: What "point" did you make?

Kinda douchey, right? Has a Mean Girls vibe.

Douchebags who need "quotes" to make a "point" should be lined up and "shot" !

DOUBLE IF THEY USE QUOTES *AND* "ALL CAPS" and little stars !!

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15 Nov 24 22:08

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What makes you “a bit douchy” is when you complain about others doing it.

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15 Nov 24 22:35

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libs and their “touchy” feelings! 😂

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16 Nov 24 08:58

@Mott-The-Hoople said
libs and their “touchy” feelings! 😂

Mmm.. I suppose rebuplicants like 'facts' have no feelings you unemotional cyborg you....

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16 Nov 24 10:38

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Just because you don't understand a pop culture reference is no reason to shred your undies over it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scare_quotes

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