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The substantial point here is good, but I think it's poorly articulated and needs an overhaul.

> To disagree is to provide an observation that counters a specific claim.

> To get offended is to have a strong aversion to something.

Neither of these are true. Someone may use these words this way, but it simply isn't how we collectively normally use these words.

If you want to express a concept as a contrast, don't do so by twisting the meanings of existing words. It won't stick because it doesn't integrate with the rest of our language.




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