Gregory's Server@freemo right?
I often think, "No, I wasn't calling YOU an idiot, I was saying you're ACTING like an idiot. And, in fact, I think you're better than that, so you might want to change course."
When an actual idiot has idiotic ideas, well, there's not much point calling them out on it.
It's almost a positive thing to point out that someone's ideas are idiotic, as that suggests maybe they'll be smart enough to understand why.
@volkris
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I often think, βNo, I wasnβt calling YOU an idiot, I was saying youβre ACTING like an idiot. And, in fact, I think youβre better than that, so you might want to change course.β
Exactly, like if I thought you were an idiot I wouldnt even need to bother telling you that your words or actions are idiotic, it would be a waste of my time.