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Munching on a little more crow...

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SteelyDan

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In the past, I may have mentioned, once or twice, and very politely of course, that I thought you were too quick to close down some posts. So now, just to be fair, I have to admit and acknowledge that you've allowed the "Oh No!!" thread to continue in the General Discussion forum.

Is it ridiculous? Of course. Is it gun related? Only occasionally, and then peripherally. But you've kept it up. So I offer my thanks, and the possibility that, in some small way, I may have been wrong. ;)

Finally, just because I'm bleeding internally after the previous admission, I feel compelled to point out that there does seem to "be a market" for the occasional silly and off topic post. I stand by my previous suggestion that a little flexibility may (in cases like this, or "what do you do?," or other group-related issues) foster a desirable sense of community here.

Anyway, thanks.
 
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