.In theory it does, yes, but a reply of such positive nature automatically transforms into a promise for the future.
If he said: It is highly unlikely instead of I hope it would have been different. Both imply uncertainty, but the first with a negative undertone and the second is way too positive.
Plus, we have entered the fifth week of the "2-3 weeks", which I'd say is enough to have surpassed the stages of courtesy. It's sad, yet the simple truth: Don't refuse the dog his bone or he'll take your leg.
Just a matter of time till the free radicals of our community will join forces and start to get nasty.
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