Every conjunction of words that forms a claim is either so specific that a pedant can poke holes in it or so weaselly as to have little meaning.
By
kybernetikos
on January 16, 2008
You can still have a good conversation though by trying to find out what is really meant through a process of iteration.
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Discussion (4)
Not every.
well, on the other hand, *can* poke holes in it?
and how much meaning is little meaning?
wait, in English, does "or" imply "xor"?
oh, never mind.
You didn't let me down.
Perhaps I should have said "Is at least one of" rather than "Either".
you're welcome. i try.
seriously, though, i admit that it is difficult to find the sweet spot, but i think it can be done.