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What does it mean?
Wall repeats a question about what people think, emphasizing it with a smiley.
In plain terms
He asks for opinions repeatedly.
What can you take from it?
Seek community feedback actively.

Where it applies

  • forum threads
  • feature polls

Putting it to work

  • ask open‑ended questions
  • encourage comments

Questions to consider

  • What prompts people to share their views?
  • How often should you solicit feedback?

Another view

Repeated questioning may frustrate some readers.

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  2. Well, sure, I explicitly mentioned 'vtables' last time I brought this up. But a single pointer is fairly paltry, as tables go. :-)

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  3. So please don't think I have a 'down' on the MVS people. I'm just pulling off their arms to beat other people over the head with.

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