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18 Post author: kilobug 02 September 2012 10:25AM

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Comment author: void 02 September 2012 09:03:04PM 1 point [-]

Observe advocates. An idea only with stupid advocates probably is stupid itself. If you notice someone smart applauding it, look closer. In not popular ideas with few adherents it's probably best to examine the inventor. Don't look to supposed experts as you have no way of evaluating their knowledge.