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[Rashkae]

Mark Haney wrote:

> So, in conclusion, personally I'd never do this.  Does that make it 
> right or wrong?  No.  Do I think it's a bad idea?  Years of thinking 
> otherwise tell me yes, but no I don't think it's a bad idea.   Just 
> silly.  There may be other /obscure/ networking problems this might 
> actually cause for all we know.
> 
> I am quite tired of sitting here defending my point when those attacking 
> me have no better answers and accuse me of having no reason other than 
> 'it's wrong'.  So, let's drop it.
> 
> 

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