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To: artichokegrower

Technically, the data ARE clear. ;-)


2 posted on 08/05/2026 8:16:32 AM PDT by Blueflag (To not carry is to choose to be defenseless.)
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To: Blueflag

It’s the sac bee. Be glad it’s still in Engrish.


3 posted on 08/05/2026 8:17:51 AM PDT by LouAvul (They're doing it again because you didn't hang them last time.)
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To: Blueflag

“Technically, the data ARE clear. ;-)”

“The data are clear” follows strict Latin rules where data is plural, while “the data is clear” treats data as a modern mass noun like information. Your choice depends entirely on your context and audience.

Which audience do you think we have here?


5 posted on 08/05/2026 8:24:06 AM PDT by READINABLUESTATE
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To: Blueflag

“Technically, the data ARE clear. ;-)”

Syndrome meant in his words in the Incredibles that if superpowers belong to everyone, they lose their uniqueness and value. If everyone hates everyone else, then no one is guilty of a hate crime. Welcome to California.

wy69


8 posted on 08/05/2026 8:50:32 AM PDT by whitney69
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