"Dog Ma 1" (reply w/o spam)> writes:

> [...]
> Tannins and the like can be very astringent, and extract relatively slowly.
> Caffeine, which is very bitter, extracts rapidly and is not particularly
> astringent. We ought to be more careful with nomenclature if we're going to
> use it as a basis for ad-hominem attacks or to confuse newbies and others
> who (at their own risk) seek authoritative and/or scientific knowledge.

On the contrary, if we're to confuse newbies, and especially if we're
to engage in ad-hominem attacks, careless nomenclature is essential,
you cur!

/Lew
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