That argument only works if someone states the exception from the start, not when someone makes the claim while using the term.
replyNo you’re just intentionally misunderstanding the usage to avoid admitting you’re incorrect. The usage in the thread is correct.
replyPoster 1: everything is worse
Poster 2: but compute has gotten better
Poster 3: that’s the exception to the rule that everything has gotten worse, proving the rule exists