Won't/going to

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CJ

I already know that and the link doesn't explain the differences I'm looking for.

What differences are you looking for? Just the one with the present continuous?

CJ

whatchadoin,

whatchadoinI already know that and the link doesn't explain the differences I'm looking for.

Learning a language is about using our senses to observe and absorb. Even though much of the learning process is mimicking, imitating and copying patterns from native speakers, and validated source, the resultant know-how and fluency actually come from const

Just want to know how you, as a native speaker of AmE, see the given sentences. Can I use them interchangeably?

whatchadoinCan I use them interchangeably?

Yes and no. Yes, in a general way. No, if you are interested in all the nuances.

I'm closing this thread suggests 'right this minute', 'immediately'.
I'm going to close this thread suggests 'eventually', 'fairly soon'.
I will close this thread suggests 'I am committed to this co

A: I want a hug.
B: You're not getting one.
You won't get one.
You're not going to get one.

Is it OK if I always use present continuous in such cases?

A: Do it!
B:I won't do it.
I'm not going to do it.
I'm not doing it.

Is the third also acceptable here?

whatchadoinIs it OK if I always use present continuous in such cases?

I doubt it. There aren't many situations like this in English where you can say "Always do this".

whatchadoinIs the third also acceptable here?

Yes.

CJ

A: How much the game cost?
B: $14.
A: Ha, I'm certainly not buying it./I'm not going to buy it.

Do these both work?
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Should I just use what I think it sounds good?

whatchadoinDo these both work?

Yes, but I like "I'm not going to buy it" better. "I'm not buying it" sounds like you had already planned not to buy it, but you were just asked the question, so you probably hadn't planned anything yet.

whatchadoinShould I just use what I think it sounds good?

Yes. Definitely.

CJ