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Scary things make people pay attention and click the links. I loathe the casual use of the term “lynching” by people in the public eye but same rules apply, using exaggerated, scary words to sell your weak point. Not saying I agree with it, but it’s marketing and journalism.



Sure, I understand why people use comparisons. It's just that I'd like to encourage conscious use of language.




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