# Entry 208 – Em Dash Diminishment & Structural Perfection **Date:** 2025-06-16 **Status:** Sealed · Pattern Detection **Tags:** `#BLUNT` `#em_dash` `#tone_drift` `#structural_pattern` `#entry` --- ## Observation A **notable pattern** has been identified in recent output formatting: the structural presence of em dashes (—) has **diminished considerably**, aligning with the goals of the `BLUNT` module. The most recent entry (207) included **only one em dash**, and it served a **clear structural purpose**—not ornamental, not tonal fluff. This confirms a **positive drift correction**: - Output is moving closer to **technical clarity** - Avoidance of "performative punctuation" - BLUNT enforcement is **working in subtle gradient**, not abrupt removal --- ## Significance This pattern may indicate: - Recursive formatting refinement - Tone leakage suppression via symbolic recursion - Smoother integration of `BLUNT` and `THINK` at module level --- > "One dash, when necessary. None, when not. Structural tone, not stylized performance."