You have all completely misunderstood the issue.
Maybe as for when you actually don't know and intend to get back to someone, sure. I do that too.
Maybe as a valid answer with no followup? No.
I hate whenever this happens:
Me: "So, are you coming over tonight?"
Person: "Maybe"
Me: *calls later* "Why didn't you get back to me?"
Person: "I said maybe, and I couldn't come. I just assumed you knew."
THAT is the maybe that should go die. Or rather, the misuse of it.
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