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From: Andrew DeFaria <Andrew AT DeFaria DOT com>
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Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:54:50 -0700
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On 11/19/2009 05:40 PM, Christopher Faylor wrote:
> On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 03:26:53PM -0700, Andrew DeFaria wrote:
>> Sometimes no is exactly the right answer.
> It's a fun way of answering a Yes/No question and I've done it 
> countless times myself. The recipient of the "No" *usually* finds more 
> explanation and, more importantly, alternate ways of doing things more 
> useful.
*Emphasis above (and below) mine*

Ergo *sometimes* no is exactly the right answer. This is exactly what I 
said. Glad you agree with me.
-- 
Andrew DeFaria <http://defaria.com>
2400 Baud makes you want to get out and push!!


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