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[AnIdiotOnTheNet]

Yes, in the same way that 'literally' also means 'figuratively', which is to say that colloquial usage of the word is incorrect as regards it's intended meaning.

Whether or not that is a useful distinction is subjective.

[boston_clone → AnIdiotOnTheNet]

“Literally” has been used figuratively for hundreds of years and is more akin to hyperbole than additional definitions like we see with factoid.

I think it’s fair to say that hardlining a correct vs. incorrect distinction with how literally is used today is mostly pointless.

[AnIdiotOnTheNet → boston_clone]

I disagree. By surrendering the meaning of words we lose the ability to communicate precisely. That may well always be a losing battle, linguistic evolution being what it is, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth resisting.

[boston_clone → AnIdiotOnTheNet]

You might be bummed to learn about hyperbole, then. Or anthropomorphisms. Or similes.

I guess a silver lining (not literally, of course) is that you're at least aware of the difficulties - good luck!