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Message: <blockquote data-quote="D+1" data-source="post: 1997295" data-attributes="member: 13654">Threads like this pop up and then grow RAPIDLY.  Unless I notice that the original post is older than a day or so I really prefer to respond to the original post first, THEN read the thread so as to avoid coopting other peoples opinions as if it were my own initial opinion.  Later, as I read the rest of the thread I will clarify, add, or rescind that initial opinion in the light of other peoples reactions or additional information is provided.  Sometimes I'll edit the post and amend what I was saying (that is amend the substance of it rather than just fix spelling and clarify a certain point) but I try to avoid that.So, it IS a direct response to that post - it's why I quoted that post and not other later posts.  Points made in OTHER posts I generally respond to seperately.  I suppose it can lead to confusion because people read MY first response only in light of all that may have already been said, but it is a far more honest means of discussion and debate because then I am forming and stating my OWN opinions without coopting (intentionally or not) other peoples opinions as they were mine.  I can then CHANGE my opinion or add to it in light of later responses but the initial response really should be based on just the initial post.In this case, I think the only thing I would/should have changed or added is that the DM doesn't get to tell the players how to run the affairs of their characters.</blockquote>

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