What I'm saying is, yes in a way I am arguing, but if I'm arguing then by that same definition you are also arguing, especially given that you instigated this. By saying "we", you are essentially implying that your opinion is also somewhat unanimous. Are you honestly claiming you didn't have that intent when you wrote that statement? Again, I never once claimed or implied that it was a fact, just a perception from my personal experience from how other people have used the word. You keep saying that I'm having difficulty accepting the fact that you disagree, yet you're the one who resorted to a condescending tone for daring to claim that most people would agree with my use of the word. I'm allowed to explain my opinion and why I disagree just as you did, am I not? I mean you realize that you're in a DISCUSSION board, right? Explaining your viewpoint is a key component to having a discussion. If anything, you seem to be having trouble with dissenting opinions, since you seem to want to able to state your opinion without others responding and explaining why they disagree.
I have heard the word "acclaimed" being used for something that just simply garners positive attention. For example, I have heard many people refer to The Social Network or American Hustle as "critically acclaimed movies", yet I hardly hear anyone call either of those all time greats. This applies to a host of other films and actors.
If nothing we do matters, then all that matters is what we do. -Angel
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