Oh, who cares. What difference does it make. If we're talking about each other's feelings, then of course - sincerity counts for a great deal. But otherwise...not really.
The truth value of a statement isn't altered by whether the speaker meant it. That's a childish conception of the world.
Judge the truth of any statement on merit. It may be solid truth, yea, even though the speaker thought it was a joke.
And the reverse is also true!
As is its wont.
The reverse, I mean.
The truth value of a statement isn't altered by whether the speaker meant it. That's a childish conception of the world.
Judge the truth of any statement on merit. It may be solid truth, yea, even though the speaker thought it was a joke.
And the reverse is also true!
As is its wont.
The reverse, I mean.
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