I’m speaking in generalizations here, which I’ll admit is virtually pointless, but I considered with my statement that generally speaking people don’t steal food from the plates of their hungry peers.
I can see how you might have that internally, but the material imagery here is of something being stolen off a plate. It’s directly at cross-purposes with what would be at the top of people’s mind when interacting with the post (assuming they’re not the type to sprint to comment before engaging with the post at all).
You’re right. I should have put a bit more effort into assuring clarity as my statement does not make the necessary distinction that people should hold themselves to a higher standard than animals, which many people unfortunately do not.
It’s fine to steal from a company, but (literally) off another person’s plate?
I’m speaking in generalizations here, which I’ll admit is virtually pointless, but I considered with my statement that generally speaking people don’t steal food from the plates of their hungry peers.
I can see how you might have that internally, but the material imagery here is of something being stolen off a plate. It’s directly at cross-purposes with what would be at the top of people’s mind when interacting with the post (assuming they’re not the type to sprint to comment before engaging with the post at all).
You’re right. I should have put a bit more effort into assuring clarity as my statement does not make the necessary distinction that people should hold themselves to a higher standard than animals, which many people unfortunately do not.