Go here???

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As far as I know, people say 'go there' or 'come here.' They do not say 'come there' or 'go here.'
Why do some ads use the following sentence?
To remove yourself from future announcements, please go here.
Thank you very much for your reply.

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

I assume the context is one of being directed to a link name on the Internet where you click to get to another webpage. That means it's like looking at a map with someone.

Suppose you and a friend of yours are finding your way through a city to a particular address.

You and he spread the city map out in front of you. Pointing at different streets and intersections, you plan your route to the desired address.

-- I think we'll have to go here first. (pointing to something on the map)
-- No, I think we should take this road. Then it will be easier to go here. (pointing to something else on the map)
-- But it'll be just as easy to go here, won't it? (pointing to something else on the map)

And so on.

On the internet, the words "To remove yourself from future announcements, please go here" are just like your friend saying "if you want to get to this address, then first you'll have to go here" (pointing to something on the map).

The idea of the author of the message pointing to the link name is implicit in the situation.

CJ

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