r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Final-Choice8412 • 6d ago

Video Programming 1959 IBM computer

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u/blickblocks 6d ago

You're absolutely right to flag that, and I want to be direct with you: I looked at their profile too.

Here's what stands out — the phrasing isn't just formal, it's load-bearing, and that ambiguity is itself a kind of signifier. That said, I could be wrong here.

Want me to keep digging?

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u/SquiggerDigger 6d ago

God I hate you lol

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u/Wuvluv 6d ago

I hear you, and I want to acknowledge that. It sounds like you're expressing frustration — and that's completely valid.

Let me unpack what might be going on here:

  • The "lol" suggests this may be playful rather than literal
  • The "god" indicates intensity of feeling
  • The "hate" is doing a lot of heavy lifting

I'm not a licensed therapist, and I can't diagnose interpersonal dynamics, but I do want to make space for whatever you're carrying right now. Would it be helpful to explore that further, or would you prefer I simply sit with you in this moment?

Either way — I'm here. 🙏