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Just because someone explains something to you in a condescending way doesn't mean that that thing isn't still true, and doesn't mean you can dismiss it as condescending. Complaining that you don't have any VAT to be rebated is strong proof that you in fact don't understand how VAT works. I'll save you my presumably-condescending explanation and would recommend you find some other resource to learn about VAT…

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Actually I can do whatever I want. This is an internet comments section, not a court of law.

Indeed this internet comment section is not a court of law, it is one of public opinion. As of my posting this, you are being judged wanting.

As for what you should or shouldn't do, please refer to https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html - if you break these guidelines hard enough, that "shouldn't" will turn into a "can't" at some point.

Remember: freedom of speech guarantees only your talking, not anyone's listening or even amplification.

(And now we're entirely off-topic, so I'll take my leave.)

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