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author | Jonathan Reed <jdreed@mit.edu> | 2014-02-14 12:25:55 -0500 |
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committer | Jonathan Reed <jdreed@mit.edu> | 2014-02-14 12:25:55 -0500 |
commit | c7b1d9dfad740446e7717f7b59cb1aefd5778bcc (patch) | |
tree | 600ad99a3acc4699549c7325526118df6b01d486 | |
parent | 908493028700d94cb44e9f952923741d3171d993 (diff) |
Clarify that "well actually" is about nitpicking
Incorporate suggestions from dwilson
-rw-r--r-- | code-of-conduct.txt | 5 |
1 files changed, 3 insertions, 2 deletions
diff --git a/code-of-conduct.txt b/code-of-conduct.txt index 4c0b3d1..9694359 100644 --- a/code-of-conduct.txt +++ b/code-of-conduct.txt @@ -59,8 +59,9 @@ precise. However, many well-actually's are, like feigning surprise, primarily about (intentionally or unintentionately) demonstrating one's own knowledge, not truth-seeking. -Even if you're trying to convey important information or prevent someone -from making a big mistake, consider finding a different way to say it. +While "Well, actually" may be appropriate when conveying a major +correction or preventing someone from making a dangerous mistake, you +may wish to consider finding a different way to say it. In short: "People don't remember what you tell them, they remember how you make them feel."[1] |