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[Bob Collins]

Out of curiosity, why did this thread get locked? I would have liked to hear more of xcrunner51's thoughts on why/how the patents might be related to microeconomics issues.

[AlphaKilo470]

Seems that the moderators are trying to keep anything remotely political or remotely capable of starting a big argument off of the forum, which is acceptable, but I think the Microsoft one was locked prematurely. Unless a certain user who's recently stepped into a couple of other threads to try starting crap stepped into that same one, it could be very interesting.

[JHEM]

It wasn't done by me Bob, nor do I know why.

Perhaps whomever locked it will share their thoughts.

Regards,

James

[JaneL]

I locked it, and AlphaKilo has a PM from me about why I did.

[AlphaKilo470]

I do apologize if the post I made offended anyone, but I feel that in that case, my argument was appropriate and I kept it on civil terms. I was also honest enough to state my cause and intention and at least try to leave behind no hard feelings.

[BillMorrow]

perhaps if nonny were asked nicely, she might unlock this thread..

it MIGHT be fun to hear more on this topic..

but please, if nonny DOES unlock it, lets keep it civil and courteous..

[Bob Collins]

but please, if nonny DOES unlock it, lets keep it civil and courteous..

roger that

and thanks Nonny for unlocking.