in reply to matchin a pattern 250 characters up and down stream

You might consider trying to clarify your question. I've read it twice and I cannot work out quite what you are trying to do.

A worked example -- using day 30 instead of 3000; 25 instead of 250 etc. -- might be the simplest clarification.

With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'
Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".
In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.

The start of some sanity?
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