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From [this article](https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/ftcs-click-to-cancel-rule-has-been-struck-down-by-federal-judges-at-the-eleventh-hour-213503860.html):

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  • bombomom@lemmy.worldB [email protected]

    From this article:

    the FTC had failed to follow correct procedures and conduct an analysis before issuing the rule

    The FTC is free to issue this again. They need to do it in accordance with the law next time.

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    How much do you want to bet that it was done this way on purpose.

    Note, I did not phrase that as a question.

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      How much do you want to bet that it was done this way on purpose.

      Note, I did not phrase that as a question.

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      ... But you did phrase it as a question

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        ... But you did phrase it as a question

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        Note the period at the end of the statement, rather than a question mark. Make the tone of speech dry and slightly sarcastic.

        Thus structured, it is not a question. Therefore, effectively and accurately communicated as intended.

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          Note the period at the end of the statement, rather than a question mark. Make the tone of speech dry and slightly sarcastic.

          Thus structured, it is not a question. Therefore, effectively and accurately communicated as intended.

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          Your grammatical arrangement makes it a question. The period is a grammatical error. Spoken tone doesn't change it. We knew the intent, but if you're going to be pedantic, I'm going to be pedantic right back at you

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            Your grammatical arrangement makes it a question. The period is a grammatical error. Spoken tone doesn't change it. We knew the intent, but if you're going to be pedantic, I'm going to be pedantic right back at you

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            This is the way.

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              Note the period at the end of the statement, rather than a question mark. Make the tone of speech dry and slightly sarcastic.

              Thus structured, it is not a question. Therefore, effectively and accurately communicated as intended.

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              Communicated as intended, sure. But still a question I would say.

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                Note the period at the end of the statement, rather than a question mark. Make the tone of speech dry and slightly sarcastic.

                Thus structured, it is not a question. Therefore, effectively and accurately communicated as intended.

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                It's called a "rhetorical question" for a reason.

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                  How much do you want to bet that it was done this way on purpose.

                  Note, I did not phrase that as a question.

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                  Do you know what a rhetorical question is?
                  No need to answer.

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                    Do you know what a rhetorical question is?
                    No need to answer.

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                    Therefore not a QUESTION. You used TWO words to describe my statement, not ONE.

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                      It's called a "rhetorical question" for a reason.

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                      They weren't specific, I was.

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                        Your grammatical arrangement makes it a question. The period is a grammatical error. Spoken tone doesn't change it. We knew the intent, but if you're going to be pedantic, I'm going to be pedantic right back at you

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                        How about you tackle the demons in your country, instead of arguing with some guy on the Internet? It's because of people like you, that we have to suffer the evils of Trump.

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                          Communicated as intended, sure. But still a question I would say.

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                          No, it was a rhetorical question. However, I must suffer fools because of my parsimonious use of words, and the utter lack of the ability of most others to extrapolate from incomplete information.

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                            Therefore not a QUESTION. You used TWO words to describe my statement, not ONE.

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                            Ok, so grammar is not your strong point. Do you know what an adjective is?

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                              Ok, so grammar is not your strong point. Do you know what an adjective is?

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                              My parsimonious use of words has made it necessary for me to categorically announce you fit into the latter half of the statement following:

                              There are two types of people; those who can extrapolate from incomplete information

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