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		davidw on May 18, 2007 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 2 weeks after launch, and no real traffic. What sh... I hate that - I don't think it's quite dishonest, but it doesn't feel real, either. Unfortunately, I think it's also a good idea:-( Edit - hate is too strong a word, but still, it annoys me - see below.

timg on May 18, 2007 [–]

Have fun basking in your honesty, all alone on your fantastic new site.

(if you were against it, that is.)

davidw on May 18, 2007 | [–]

I said it's a good idea, and think it's probably effective. I still don't like it though, even if all things considered, there are a whole lot of worse things going on.

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