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I know WHY they do it, Tom.

ER — 11/11/2012 6:06:58 PM (archived)

That doesn't mean I have to kiss their ass for it.

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Text enhancement, a brand new (to me) nuisance - FrankC - 11/11/2012 5:10:02 PM
- These guys aren't too bright. - ER - 11/11/2012 5:56:12 PM
  - All they sell is clicks. The more they trick you into clicking, the more money they make. - alcaray - 11/11/2012 11:52:23 PM
  - Cost/benefit. - TB - 11/11/2012 5:59:03 PM
    - I know WHY they do it, Tom. - ER - 11/11/2012 6:06:58 PM
      - Re: I know WHY they do it, Tom. - TB - 11/11/2012 6:15:24 PM
        
        Just a knee-jerk, galvanic reaction, no big deal.. - ER - 11/11/2012 6:36:12 PM
        
        Re: Just a knee-jerk, galvanic reaction, no big deal.. - TB - 11/11/2012 6:52:51 PM
        
        You got that right.. - ER - 11/11/2012 7:14:19 PM

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