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[–] Jackolantern@lemmy.world 85 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Why is there open and close quotations? Isn’t this progress?

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 25 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Because when the word "progress" is used, it is usually a loaded term with some specific connotations. The quotes indicate this is a reference to the word "progress", not a use of the word "progress", and it's intended to draw your attention to the fact that this change, while clearly a positive and desirable one, contrasts strongly with what is usually meant when a person says it.

[–] flyte@feddit.uk 16 points 1 year ago

Nice explanation, jerkface