Comment by satisfice

"Just" is a useful word and concept. The main reason people say it is that it promotes clear communication. Sometimes, I wonder if people who don't like the word "just" just don't like what the word implies.

Of course, one can use the word "just" in a cynical or abusive way. Banning the word does not in any way solve that problem. Some people are cynical and want to say things cynically. Some people want to do some abusing. Don't curtail English itself to solve a problem with bad intentions.

I often use the word "just" when I want to communicate that I think there might be a simple solution. It is not wrong to communicate that!

I often use the word "just" to indicate that one reason is much more important than any other reason as in "maybe you just don't like people to imply that you've missed an obvious solution." This may be the truth. Don't try to tell me I cannot speak the truth.

Do not unjustly criticize the proper use of "just."