In order to properly set the tone for dialog and provide a sensible, fluid exchange of ideas, I thought I'd bring back an explanatory and frame it within the context of providing feedback on SC (and vice versa, CIG providing expectations on SC and development). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperbole Hyperbole (/haɪˈpɜːrbəli/, listen) (adjective form hyperbolic, listen) is the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech. In rhetoric, it is also sometimes known as auxesis (literally 'growth'). In poetry and oratory, it emphasizes, evokes strong feelings, and creates strong impressions. As a figure of speech, it is usually not meant to be taken literally. Hyperbole is often used for emphasis or effect. In casual speech, it functions as an intensifier: saying "the bag weighed a ton" simply means that the bag was extremely heavy. The rhetorical device may be used for serious or ironic or comic effects. Understanding hyperbole and its use in context can help understand the speaker's point. Hyperbole generally conveys feelings or emotions from the speaker, or from those who the speaker may talk about. It can be used in a form of humor, excitement, distress, and many other emotions, all depending on the context in which the speaker uses it. https://www.literacyideas.com/a-guide-to-hyperbole https://literaryterms.net/when-and-how-to-write-a-hyperbole/ https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-hyperboles.html https://wordpress.com/dailypost/2014/03/06/writing-hyperbole-exaggeration/ For those visually inclined: And now, a few examples of when and why not to use hyperbole: https://www.persuasivelitigator.com/2016/12/avoid-hyperbole.html (in the legal argumentative context) https://www.strattoncraig.com/insight/five-ways-to-stop-hyperbole-ruining-your-life/ (in a marketing context) Hyperbole, whether it is to express an emotional basis for your viewpoint, to liven up dialog, or even just to create an illustrative basis of understanding through exaggeration, is a useful communicative tool, though not necessarily a persuasive one. In the context of SC, we've seen it used endlessly. BDSSE Punch above its weight class X will ruin the game As explained, these hyperbolic statements are not meant to be taken literally. But they are useful tools of expression and communication. Hyperbole is a normal part of human communication. Hyperbole might not always be useful, but I don't think it makes any sense to suggest obviously non-literal statements are meant to persuade the literal existence of those exaggerations. More to the point, if BDSSE can be a commonly accepted acronym, then so too should any other type of hyperbole. We as humans have the capability of critical thought, interpretation, and internalization. And this means we can take statements, whether from marketing or from feedback channels, and "read between the lines". In fact, much of literary and grammatical education is based on developing these skills. So much so that these tools of communication, subtext, metaphors, hyperbole, and more, are ingrained into our natural language behaviors. To critique them whole-cloth is to near literally tie the hands of the communicator. If we are to interpret CIG communication and create correct expectations, and if we are to provide feedback, then we MUST rely on this wealth of human communicative tools and each others' ability to intellectually address such. If we cannot, then at the very least we must be consistent in application. If literalism must rule the day, then every context must be bound by explicit verbiage. Inconsistent application is the basis of bias and lever of exploitation. Disclaimer: these are only my opinions