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21 Post author: GLaDOS 04 July 2012 10:29AM

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Comment author: somervta 04 July 2012 07:50:59PM *  16 points [-]

Having done some research, I find that you are correct, at least as regards to parenting and genetics. My 'cached' opinion was based on misleading information absorbed for what I though was good reason, but, on reflection, was just blindly following authority. Retracted.

Comment author: GLaDOS 04 July 2012 08:15:14PM *  13 points [-]

Citing any key material you looked up might be useful for other people. Awesome job on actually checking out the literature yourself a bit and updating!

Rationalist hugs for you (if you want them)!

(^_^)

Comment author: Alicorn 04 July 2012 09:31:17PM 5 points [-]

You're adorable.

Comment author: GLaDOS 05 July 2012 05:26:37AM 3 points [-]

I'm not sure how to take that.

Comment author: Alicorn 05 July 2012 05:49:50AM 3 points [-]

As encouragement :)