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Jack Harrison writes:
Why do people persist in trying to impress Joe Publish with perceived levels
of accuracy that just aren't possible?

This is a pet hate of mine too.
--
John Hall "[It was] so steep that at intervals the street broke into steps,
like a person breaking into giggles or hiccups, and then resumed
its sober climb, until it had another fit of steps."
Ursula K Le Guin "The Beginning Place"