This reeks of soldier mindset, instead of just ignoring that part of the transcript, you felt the need to seek validation in your opposing opinion by telling us what to think in an unrelated section. The readers can think for themselves and do not need your help to do so.
Don’t think I agree with your psychological narrative (I was writing fast and felt some desire to justify why I cut a large chunk of dialogue). But I agree it’s not important to include, and I’ve moved it to a footnote.
This reeks of soldier mindset, instead of just ignoring that part of the transcript, you felt the need to seek validation in your opposing opinion by telling us what to think in an unrelated section. The readers can think for themselves and do not need your help to do so.
Don’t think I agree with your psychological narrative (I was writing fast and felt some desire to justify why I cut a large chunk of dialogue). But I agree it’s not important to include, and I’ve moved it to a footnote.
I’m sorry, I read the tone of it ruder than it was intended.