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Yes, I probably should have stated it more strongly.

I have been bitten by this a few times which is why it stood out at me. I didn't have enough confidence to say the it was always, or even nearly always a mistake without thinking it through further. I know that I have used it to good effect at least once, hence the prevarication.

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