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A specific instance of Shortbait—a brief, dismissive response to a complex or lengthy argument, designed to refuse engagement while implying the target is pathological for engaging at all. Shortposts are recognizable by their formulaic nature: "lol," "ok," "touch grass," "go outside," "seek therapy," "too long didn't read." They require zero effort but deliver maximum dismissal. The Shortpost isn't a contribution—it's a conversation-ender, a door-slam, a performance of superiority through brevity.
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