[quote=@Techspert]
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I can't help but question the wisdom of this straw, as you helpfully put it. If they're going to attack you anyway, do you burn your preparation time?
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“Preparation time” works both ways. Only, preparation time is more efficient for a bunch if people than it is for just one person, right? They benefit way more from both sides just biding their time.