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Old 24-April-2008, 02:31 PM
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Default Don't tug on Superman's cape...

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Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex Larry Niven wrote this essay and I have always found it amusing. It's not for kids.
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I have to wonder if there's a more subtle meaning to this thread, considering both the title and the poster.
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ok, I get it--I won't spit in the wind.
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Some, like me, are too dumb for subtle hints.

Thanks Tobin Dax.

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