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  > You read the manuals for your TI-83 scientific calculator and
  > Makita impact driver as well?

I have a feeling that question is sarcastic.

Sarcasm make the point unclear, so it leads to misunderstandings and
confusion.  I don't use either of those products, so I can't guess
what the point was.

Also, it tends to suggest hostility (even if none is actually meant).
That often hurts feelings and makes the discussion acrimonious.

Therefore we ask people to avoid sarcasm in our discussions.
See https://gnu.org/philosophy/kind-communication.html.

Can you please restate your point without sarcasm, so it will be clear?

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