Brutally Honest Translation
You are on this so nobody can say you weren't told. The decision is already final.
Credit & visibility
“Adding you for visibility”
You are being included so the record shows you were informed, not because your opinion will change anything.
How it gets used
The CC that is really a liability shield. Being on the thread is not the same as being consulted.
Three ways to answer “Adding you for visibility”
Supreme Court Polite
I am including you so that you remain informed of the discussion and its outcome.
Passive-Aggressive Retaliation
Thanks for including me. Since I'm here for visibility only, I'll stay quiet and read the decision when it lands.
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