In regards to eating meat

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I stand by that statement. I don't recall anyone saying to anyone else "you should eat such and such diet."

Making a general statement "xyz diet is best for everyone" is - a general statement. Directed at people generally. NOT directed at anyone specifically.

Do you see the difference?

Yes, I see what you are talking about. However, I didn't view yossarian's initial response to Clordio as a "general statement". It appeared to me to be a direct response to Clordio, and in fact I count the word "you" in the response 9 times. So according to your own theory, that is proof that yossarian was speaking directly to Clordio. As in giving him direct advice.

Perhaps yossarian can enlighten us as to his intent. I'm willing to accept that I interpreted the post incorrectly.

I hope my clarification about 'specifically directed' clears that up.

Well yes, it does. I can see how you meant the words differently than I read them. So, to that degree yes.

I'm open to considering alternative explanations, if you have any to offer! I just didn't see any at the time.

The alternative explanation would be that when I read Clordio's post opening with "I am very conflicted..." then I read yossarian's reply I felt it was a direct response to Clordio telling him what to eat and not eat.