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[–] Arcane2077@sh.itjust.works 4 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Yep, and that definition was definitely what you meant lmfao.

You’re obviously within spitting distance of the point, you basically spelled it out in your last sentence, just, I don’t know, reread your words slowly?

[–] Ulrich@feddit.org 0 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Yep, and that definition was definitely what you meant lmfao.

What difference does it make? Thats the origin of the word. I've provided evidence that it was not invented by Apple. Where's your evidence?

You’re obviously within spitting distance of the point

The point is, we have words for a reason. And there's no reason to use 12 when I can use 1. Sorry you're having trouble understanding that.

[–] Arcane2077@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 hour ago

we have words for a reason

what difference does what I meant make?

”Downloading” is 12 words

Ok bud, whatever you say 🙄