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Kindly, Gently...

257 replies

MasterBeth · 19/09/2025 20:02

Am I Being Unreasonable to think that writing Kindly or Gently at the beginning of a post is a pointless, performative piece of nonsense.

We'll decide if what you say is kind or gentle, thank-you very much.

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MrsTerryPratchett · 19/09/2025 20:07

AI keeps adding it to everything. Another reason to hate that shit.

Imaginariums · 19/09/2025 20:06

Kindly is a bit passive aggressive

HansHolbein · 19/09/2025 20:05

Yes, very wanky.

Echoeingecho · 19/09/2025 20:04

Yes it’s becoming popular on here, I hate it.

soupyspoon · 19/09/2025 20:04

I hate it. Utter bullshit. Just say whatever you need to say.

padronpepper · 19/09/2025 20:03

Gives me the rage..

TimeForRadio · 19/09/2025 20:02

I hate it at work. When someone sends me a gentle reminder I want to scream. It actually makes my stomach turn.