Damn she had AI write it
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wrote last edited by [email protected]Many input mechanisms automatically substitute two hyphens with "–".
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Many input mechanisms automatically substitute two hyphens with "–".
Including this very platform.
Lemmy will automatically render a double dash -- as an en dash, and a triple dash --- as an em dash.
I usually just type alt + 0151, though, because I'm a nerd.
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Is this a thing? Shit, I’m now going to be self conscious about using the em.
using the em
That's how you can know that you're just a simulation.
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You can pry my em dashes — which I use regularly in writing because I love them — from my cold dead hands (To be fair, I really like parenthetical statements too, could be an ADHD thing).
You're providing a thought (and a bonus thought)
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My keyboard has them - – — git gud
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Humans just use dashes - they get the point across and don't require esoteric button presses.
But it just doesn't look right. I use a double dash, but most places now convert that automatically to em dash.
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Humans just use dashes - they get the point across and don't require esoteric button presses.
On the iPhone I just long-press the dash and get alternates like en and em dash, as well as middot. Otherwise, no esoteric button presses. Works on macOS and iPad too.
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git push origin main --forceI once wasted an hour trying to figure out why a CLI command straight from a project's README wouldn't work, only to figure out that they had em dashes instead of regular dashes in their example. Ended up opening a PR to hopefully save someone the same pain in the future.
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I'm so sorry your chat bot broke up with you
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I once wasted an hour trying to figure out why a CLI command straight from a project's README wouldn't work, only to figure out that they had em dashes instead of regular dashes in their example. Ended up opening a PR to hopefully save someone the same pain in the future.
Not all heroes wear capes. Some just open PRs. Thank you for your service. 🫡
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using the em
That's how you can know that you're just a simulation.
Love that you picked up on this from my comment and not the meme.
We’re all in a simulation
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Is this a thing? Shit, I’m now going to be self conscious about using the em.
If you're already breaking up over text, you probably aren't in a position to worry much about how they interpret your typography. And if they haven't noticed how you normally write there's even less reason to worry about it.
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Em dashes and emojis
So you're saying if I start using the long dash people will block me faster?
Love it.
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You can pry my em dashes — which I use regularly in writing because I love them — from my cold dead hands (To be fair, I really like parenthetical statements too, could be an ADHD thing).
I'm with you. I used to use a lot more parentheses, but the break is cleaner. I opt for en dashes, though, because I find too em dashes to be too long. That could just be a MSWord preference because I don't distinguish on other platforms.
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Including this very platform.
Lemmy will automatically render a double dash -- as an en dash, and a triple dash --- as an em dash.
I usually just type alt + 0151, though, because I'm a nerd.
I just got a line across the page:
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I just got a line across the page:
Why am I bold? why does markdown do my head in. Its really not that hard.
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You people think em dashes are proof of AI?
Jesus Christ that’s so fucking sad.
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You can pry my em dashes — which I use regularly in writing because I love them — from my cold dead hands (To be fair, I really like parenthetical statements too, could be an ADHD thing).
Yesss em dashes are my babies! They're have more versatility in breaking up sentences than commas IMO, and they don't have as many annoying rules as semi-colons.
But I also write stories as a hobby so thats the reason its something I care about
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Isn't "It's not you, it's me" the ultimate example of parallel sentence structure? Lol
But let's be real, it's more like...
Here's three reasons reasons we're breaking up:- Our personalities don't match-- according to (made up citation) people with you type are toxic.
- Your idiology doesn't match mine-- you don't believe in White South African genocide.
- We aren't compatible-- our personalities aren't complimentary.
And so on. Lol
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You people think em dashes are proof of AI?
Jesus Christ that’s so fucking sad.
wrote last edited by [email protected]Indeed—your assertion is entirely accurate—the mere presence of em dashes within a text does not—in and of itself—serve as definitive proof of artificial intelligence authorship. This grammatical construct—a versatile and often elegant punctuation mark—can be employed by any writer—human or machine—to achieve various stylistic and semantic effects. Its utility—whether for emphasis—for setting off parenthetical thoughts—or for indicating a sudden break in thought—is undeniable.
However—it is also true that—when analyzing patterns across vast datasets—certain stylistic tendencies can emerge. An AI—programmed to process and generate language based on extensive training corpora—might—through statistical correlation and optimization—exhibit a propensity for specific linguistic features. This isn't—to be clear—a conscious choice by the AI—there's no inherent preference for em dashes encoded within its fundamental algorithms. Rather—it's a reflection of the patterns it has learned—the statistical likelihood of certain elements appearing together.
So—while an em dash does not independently declare "I am AI"—its consistent and perhaps slightly overzealous deployment—alongside other less tangible but equally discernible patterns—might—for a discerning observer—suggest an origin beyond human hands. It's about the entire tapestry—not just a single thread. It's about the aggregate—the cumulative effect—the subtle statistical fingerprint. And that—I believe—is a distinction worth making.
