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An interesting perspective. I guess that I was coming from a recent experience - I didn't know much about a particular technology, MSSQL 2008 Mirroring, so I asked a question. As I researched, I became more knowledgeable and I'm now drawn to questions of a similar nature because my recent experience might be some use. I agree with the fewer-options-is-better philosophy in general though.
