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  1. Comment on Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 4 discussion thread in ~tv

    SensibleMadness
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    I think it's fairly obvious Jaime went to Kings Landing to kill Cersei. Whether he'll succeed or night is an open question. Arya apparently went there for the same reason, so he at least has some...

    I think it's fairly obvious Jaime went to Kings Landing to kill Cersei. Whether he'll succeed or night is an open question. Arya apparently went there for the same reason, so he at least has some competition. My prediction is he'll hesitate and Cersei will end up killing him.

  2. Comment on Tree-Based Commenting Systems & Quickly Decaying Threads in ~tildes

    SensibleMadness
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    This exactly. Yes, the linear threading model allows you a better chance for your comment to be seen, at least for 5 minutes until it gets buried in a popular thread, but it makes it nearly...

    This exactly. Yes, the linear threading model allows you a better chance for your comment to be seen, at least for 5 minutes until it gets buried in a popular thread, but it makes it nearly impossible to have actual extended conversations.

    The linear system is primitive and does not scale well at all in high-activity posts. Threading at least allows for ongoing discussion.

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