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Sometimes such verbs are confused and may have [[subject-object problem]]s.  For instance, [[help]] usually means "help ''me the user''", while [[talk]] usually means "talk ''to someone else''".   
Sometimes such verbs are confused and may have [[subject-object problem]]s.  For instance, [[help]] usually means "help ''me the user''", while [[talk]] usually means "talk ''to someone else''".   


:The worst of these confusions is that between [[trolls]] and the (many) [[IP range block]]s generated to slow them down:  sometimes [[sysop power structure]] cannot actually tell the difference between the opinion or process that leads to their action, and the output of the action, and the implication of what it means to edit from that IP.  The most general word for this sort of phenomenon is [[stupidity]].
:The worst of these confusions is that between [[trolls]] and the (many) [[IP block]]s generated to slow them down:  sometimes [[sysop power structure]] cannot actually tell the difference between the initial action ("to [[troll]]"), the [[Sysop Vandal point of view|opinion or process that leads to the sysop reaction]], the output of that action, e.g. an [[IP range block]], and the implication of what it means to edit from that IP ("to be [[trolled]]", etc.).  These are all obviously quite different things, but it makes [[power grab]]s easier to deliberately confuse themOne could explain the confusion asa form of simple [[stupidity]].  However it could also be explained as a form of [[objectification]] or as a consequence of, say, [[Wikimedia corruption]] - these explanations would make sysops out to be more [[vile]] but less stupid.


More generalized verbs like [[ask]], [[fix]], [[revert]], [[drive off]] are quite possible given a more complete understanding of the [[power structure]].
More generalized verbs like [[ask]], [[fix]], [[revert]], [[drive off]] are quite possible given a more complete understanding of the [[power structure]].  This would however be a [[social network]] design problem not a [[GUI]] one - it would involve much more understanding of some [[factionally defined]] terms and how [[faction]]s decide to collaborate to accomplish any given objective.
  This would however be a [[social network]] design problem not a [[GUI]] one.
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