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"Servers must be strict in expression and loose on interpretation" (RFCs); "Respond to the best possible interpretation" (guidelines)...

That person was apparently trying to be humane, in her own personal way. Possibly ingenuous, probably in good faith and intention.




where is this guideline text from? Want to explore, tx.


? You have been here for a while, of course I meant

> Please respond to the strongest plausible interpretation of what someone says, not a weaker one that's easier to criticize. Assume good faith.

at https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html

I got confused on some words in my memory during the rush, sorry.

Did you understand any different reference?




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