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		motorest on Feb 23, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask for no, don't ask for yes (2022) > I consider it an extension of, "it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission." It's not. The key difference is that you're needlessly throwing blanket accusations towards other stakeholders. Is there a way to ask for forgiveness without throwing people under the bus?

SpaceNoodled on Feb 23, 2025 [–]

Maybe they should get their shit together and get the fuck out from under the bus.

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