"Thinking" about it. (Not too smart in the first place.) It is contemplated that an intelligent person will not assert they are smart! A wise person (intelligent) realizes that there is only one of two sides to that claim that will be demonstrated. That side is not the smart side. For that reason, the usual comment has been "At the risk of appearing/being stupid". The phrase "At the risk of appearing smart." has not entered into my ears that I can remember.
A question develops whether someone is complimenting/helping or cursing/impeding another person if they comment that the person is smart?
Your decision. Make the smart one.
Added to Gab. February 7, 2024.
Added to Gettr. February 7, 2024.
Added to Locals. February 7, 2024.
Added to Truth Social. February 7, 2024.
Added to X. February 7, 2024.
Some people who seem to express themselves to be much more knowledgeable and skilled than I, are excellent demonstrators of the practice of perfect planning, after the project is completed.
SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [Feb 2026]
Gab: Feb 26, 2026.
GETTR: Feb 26, 2026.
Locals: Feb 26, 2026.
Truth Social: Feb 26, 2026.
X: Feb 26, 2026.
The decision is the most obvious indicator of intention.
Note: a practical measuring stick for politician's behavior.
SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [Feb 2026]
Gab: Feb 26, 2026.
GETTR: Feb 26, 2026.
Locals: Feb 26, 2026.
Truth Social: Feb 26, 2026.
X: Feb 26, 2026.
I have not had a meeting with (TOS) Terms Of Service. Perhaps someday TOS will send me a message not knowing that the TOS has to meet with my TOU Terms Of Use.
Should TOS be dissatisfied with TOU, we shall be separated forever for a lack of mutually agreed understanding of the concept of freedom.
SG - Free Thought - [Locals] - [Feb 2026]
Gab: Feb 25, 2026.
GETTR: Feb 25, 2026.
Locals: Feb 25, 2026.
Truth Social: Feb 25, 2026.
X: Feb 25, 2026.