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[–] Blaze@sopuli.xyz 12 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I'm not even American, just used the same notation as in the article.

Seems to still be confusing based on the comments, go figure.

[–] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 29 points 2 months ago (1 children)

People seem to lack any critical thinking, who would put three zeros for cents? It’s obviously a thousands denominator. The context makes it obvious regardless of a comma, period or space.

[–] Blaze@sopuli.xyz 3 points 2 months ago

Hey, you are the gardener from !gardening@lemmy.world, I love your posts!

[–] Zorque@lemmy.world 22 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Nah, people just enjoy being pedantic little shits.

Case in point, me! I am a pedantic little shit.

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Hats off to you, sir or madame.