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This is a normal post Actually
It's reflecting that many people do see the issue in such a way (I've since added in a clarification that I disagree to make it clearer to those who may misinterpret it, though, so thanks!)

You may also have missed the red text that comes up when you click "reply".

I also wonder whether I should make it clear that I'm not British? Damned foreigners, coming over here, writing things...

Also, B3ta isn't exactly the place for an intricate political debate (which the article isn't and I know it isn't), it's a place for knob gags and fun, so we can all calm down and have a cuppa.
 (ESPF couldn't be bothered before, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 13:57, , Reply)
This is a normal post Reflecting?
Buy a dictionary.
And if b3ta isn't a place for 'intricate' (it's not necessarily wrong, but it is a poor choice of adjective) political debate, why did you post your adolescent musings on a political issue here?
 (I helped save b3ta! Prufrock Lucifer, son of the morning!, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 14:22, , Reply)
This is a normal post Nothing wrong with the use of the word reflecting.
Any your opinion is your opinion and well done for having it. However, making a sweeping generalisation (such as calling something "adolescent musings") without any facts is exactly an example of what both campaigns are currently doing. Make your own mind up, but it's probably a good thing to do some research and not blindly form instant opinions. Nowhere in the article is there a direct urge for a vote either way.

And b3ta isn't the place for it - the internet is never the place for intelligent debate because of how people react without thinking, or reading red text that appears above text entry boxes on the reply page.

Either way, thanks for the feedback!
 (ESPF couldn't be bothered before, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 15:06, , Reply)
This is a normal post You are in desperate need of a sub editor.
Your discourse is cumbersome and laboured. You may get things technically correct, but stylistically it's not good, it doesn't ring true or sound natural. My rates are reasonable.
 (I helped save b3ta! Prufrock Lucifer, son of the morning!, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 15:56, , Reply)
This is a normal post Considering you know little of the many and varied uses of "reflect"
I think you may be overcharging if your services don't involve giving money to your clients, too.

Appreciations as always for the excellent and amusing feedback!
 (ESPF couldn't be bothered before, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 17:34, , Reply)
This is a normal post Appreciations?
QED
Using the present participle of reflect in that context is plain weird.
You could say 'It reflects...'
Or maybe 'It is a reflection of...'
But 'it's reflecting that...' is plain weird.
Top tip: the McDonald's advert says 'I'm lovin' it'. No one says this in real life. 'I love it' is what people say.
 (I helped save b3ta! Prufrock Lucifer, son of the morning!, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 17:42, , Reply)
This is a normal post Oh my goodness!
SOMEONE MADE A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR ON AN INTERNET MESSAGE BOARD!

PHONE THE POLICE!

PHONE THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY!

PHONE DAVID CAMERON AND JEREMY CORBYN!

WE CANNOT ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN!

IT HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE!

OH MY GODS!

HELP! SERIOUSLY THIS IS WORSE THAN A SHARK ATTACK WHILST BEING GANG-RAPED BY DOLPHINS AND HAVING A BLISTER ON YOUR LITTLE FINGER AT THE SAME TIME!

Or, have a good day, sit down, calm down and, as always, thanks for commenting!
 (ESPF couldn't be bothered before, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 17:52, , Reply)
This is a normal post Where does one sign up for the dolphin thingie? I'm asking for a friend.

(I helped save b3ta! BrokenCoccyx doesn't mind if you grope on, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 19:35, , Reply)
This is a normal post There's a special waiting list.
And it's invite only, sorry.
 (ESPF couldn't be bothered before, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 22:16, , Reply)
This is a normal post Actually
B3ta sees some surprisingly nuanced political debates - some of which are completely devoid of phallic jokes and fish puns.
 (I helped save b3ta! Mudface The web isn't callipygian, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 14:54, , Reply)
This is a normal post No, you fuck off!

(I helped save b3ta! da5id <YOUR SIG HERE>, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 15:05, , Reply)
This is a normal post No, YOU fuck off!

(I helped save b3ta! Mudface The web isn't callipygian, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 15:13, , Reply)
This is a normal post You fucking pair of virgins




oxymoron
 (I helped save b3ta! Mr Mann I love pigs, best of all the animals, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 15:17, , Reply)
This is a normal post Your mum
has an intricate a fishy minge
 (I helped save b3ta! Mudface The web isn't callipygian, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 15:22, , Reply)
This is a normal post That is true, that is very true
But people seem to be taking a very angry stance about a piece of fluff writing I did for free, which is strange. Internet debates so often go downhill when people vent their anger. Mind you, I'm getting a lot of interesting feedback and quite a few giggles, which is why I love b3ta.

I really wish I cod think of a fish pun, though...
 (ESPF couldn't be bothered before, Wed 15 Jun 2016, 15:14, , Reply)