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Jobb Posted 21 years ago
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responsible criticism in private

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0 Jobb, 02br 02br 00I would call this a sort of blended appositive structure. 02br 02br 00responsible criticism, which is criticism in private 02br 02br 00The responsible thing to do is to criticize people, if you must, in private. 02br 00Directing criticism at people while others are present is irresponsible.

— CalifJim

  • 0 Jobb, 02br 02br 00I would call this a sort of blended appositive structure.
  • 02br 02br 00responsible criticism, which is criticism in private 02br 02br 00The responsible thing to do is to criticize people, if you must, in private.
  • 02br 00Directing criticism at people while others are present is irresponsible.
  • 02br 02br 00Here the meaning of "responsible" is "correct", "decent" (applied to behavior).
  • 02br 02br 00CJ 0-
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0 Jobb, 02br
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