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I can't remember where it was I read (saw this years ago), but the way to actually get help online isn't to ask a question 'cos nobody responds ... you have to propose an incorrect solution where suddenly everyone jumps up to correct you with the answer you're looking for.



Cunningham's Law


This is the correct answer, however the question was obviously misstated. They _should_ have stated that the answer was something else. :-)


I can't believe I missed that opportunity!!




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