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[–] FauxPseudo@lemmy.world 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

That's fine. In the future I'd start with "Also" instead of "But." It completely changes the tone.

[–] candybrie@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

"Also" doesn't make sense in context.

I think this miscommunication is more on you for taking it as an attack towards yourself when it was pretty clearly suspicious towards at&t, not you. In the future, I suggest trying to read things as charitably as possible. It will make forums a much more pleasant place if you don't immediately assume aggression based on pretty innocuous words.

[–] FauxPseudo@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I didn't see it as an attack. I saw it as very poor communication. "Also" would have worked way better as it would have been a "yes, and" instead of a literal "but." I'm all about charitable readings. That's why I didn't attack them but pointed out their choice in wording. It was, as pointed out, snarky, not defensive.

[–] candybrie@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

At&t lost a bunch of people's SSNs

Why do they even have SSNs to lose?

To check for terrorism

(Also/but) that doesn't mean they need to store it.

Be honest. Which word actually makes sense?

[–] FauxPseudo@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

Unless extra words are added to show they are disagreeing with the practice instead of my comment then "also" is the best choice.