• Zorque@lemmy.world
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    8 days ago

    We’re always redefining words, that’s how language works. This isn’t even close to the most egregious within the last couple decades.

    • sorghum@sh.itjust.works
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      8 days ago

      Yeah, “purchasing” movies or shows comes to mind. When streaming services revoke access and never grant a way to download them, did you ever really purchase the movie or did you just rent it?