But if it encourages more off topic questions, wouldn't you consider that a cost?
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thor

Feel the white light, the light within
Be your own disciple, fan the sparks of will
For all of us waiting, your kingdom will come

In reply to Re^5: c++ programming by thor
in thread c++ programming by deekay

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