I am firmly in thread-OP’s boat and wanted to disagree with you, but I searched my email/sms comment history to find examples of when I used “i.e.” (to refute you) and you’re right: I could have been more concise in every single instance.
I often used “i.e.” to essentially repeat myself… to “drive the point home”, much like I’m doing right now.
It’s something I actually hate about myself, that I ramble on and on when I’ve already made my point. Sorry to everyone that read this entire comment… I promise I’m working on it.
I am firmly in thread-OP’s boat and wanted to disagree with you, but I searched my email/sms comment history to find examples of when I used “i.e.” (to refute you) and you’re right: I could have been more concise in every single instance.
I often used “i.e.” to essentially repeat myself… to “drive the point home”, much like I’m doing right now.
It’s something I actually hate about myself, that I ramble on and on when I’ve already made my point. Sorry to everyone that read this entire comment… I promise I’m working on it.
There’s value in accentuating a point, don’t let me make you feel otherwise. Just for me, personally, I don’t like using i.e.
Thank you ❤️