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Theory Question

manlymatt83

Lifer
Oct 14, 2005
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hmm...

If I hadn't posted in This Thread, would the existing replies be exactly identical as they are now? Or did my response actually create the path for the future and forever modify the results of the thread?

Would any questions have overlapped on the original path of the thread had I not posted?

 

Lonyo

Lifer
Aug 10, 2002
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Since I can't be bothered to find your post in that thread, I have no idea.
 

her209

No Lifer
Oct 11, 2000
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I would argue that all replies to a thread existed when the thread was posted even if the reply hasn't been posted yet.
 

Eeezee

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Jul 23, 2005
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I would recommend linking at least to the page with your post on it, and then maybe give directions like "xx post from the bottom of the link"

I would assume no, your post didn't matter
 
Oct 4, 2004
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Originally posted by: Eeezee
I would recommend linking at least to the page with your post on it, and then maybe give directions like "xx post from the bottom of the link"

I would assume no, your post didn't matter

His question was, "Have you ever heard of a turduckling?"
Post #279, if I'm correct.