Improved WAP Site Please - About xda-developers.com

I do most of my forum surfing on my phone and loading this page, even with Opera mini, is not fun.
Please help.

Help Mods?

One moment. Lets look at your title just for a second.
So when r we gonna get...
You chose to save keystrokes by typing "r" instead of "are." making you like like a simpleton and childish. Then at the end of the sentence, we will forget for a second that it doesn't constitute a complete sentence, instead of one period you pressed the key 3 times. Therefore negative any savings you earned by not typing out "are."
Anyway, I agree we need a different WAP site. I just think that it constitutes a lot of work. So it may take a while.

Sorry.
Corrected.

"light" is something you're not supposed to be on the internet.
just...use proper grammar and spelling. Not everybody here speaks english and not everybody here is fluent in in internet.
just to show you what it feels like for non-english speakers, heres the previous paragraph translated into greek.
Ακριβώς… κατάλληλες γραμματική και ορθογραφία χρήσης. Όχι καθένας μιλά εδώ τα αγγλικά και όχι καθένας είναι εδώ ευφραδής μέσα σε Διαδίκτυο.
now to answer your question. There is a link to a PDA version of the site on the main site (xda-developers.com). It displays the threads in order of oldest to newest, but its got everything you need.

fzzyrn said:
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you should put this to your signature o famous senior

DOH!
totally didn't see that. I think i've always typed it like that but my browser automatically corrects it.
darn modern technology.

Related

"Use the search" is NOT CONSTRUCTIVE!!!

You know, while I realize that it can be annoying as hell when someone asks about the Touch Plugin, SMS threader, insert your whatever here, especially when there's a thread on that very thing about three lines down from the top, responding to a thread by saying "Use the search function, noob," really doesn't help a whole lot. I just spent half an hour pouring over about 30 god-damned threads filled with irrelevant bullsh!t and flame wars about how the original poster should use the search function. Well you know what? I DID use the search function, and ended up getting post after post telling me to do so. Every time we respond to a post without answering it, it shows up later to screw someone over who's actually been doing what they should. So please, if you must tell some new-comer to search before posting, at least follow it up by telling him where to find his answer, so it doesn't affect the rest of us later.
Alternatively, perhaps the mods could delete these threads entirely. And while they're at it, if they could improve the search feature, that'd be great too, because it totally sucks right now. Can't search "SMS" or "3G" or anything else under three letters, which can be kind of a big deal around here. Doesn't have quotation function. Lots of room for improvement.
Wow. Looks like you got it all figured out now.
You're right, the integrated search kinda blows. Try this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298893
2 letters, 3 letters, quotes, you name it. It's a sticky in the 'Hermes' forum. But should be in all of the forums IMHO.
BTW, make sure you include Hermes in the search term to get Hermes specific results.
Oleschuldad said:
Wow. Looks like you got it all figured out now.
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A fine example of an INCONSTRUCTIVE answer, if you know better, why didnt u suggest the google search to him smart arse?
Check my signature for a link
Blowfish64 said:
You know, while I realize that it can be annoying as hell when someone asks about the Touch Plugin, SMS threader, insert your whatever here, especially when there's a thread on that very thing about three lines down from the top, responding to a thread by saying "Use the search function, noob," really doesn't help a whole lot. I just spent half an hour pouring over about 30 god-damned threads filled with irrelevant bullsh!t and flame wars about how the original poster should use the search function. Well you know what? I DID use the search function, and ended up getting post after post telling me to do so. Every time we respond to a post without answering it, it shows up later to screw someone over who's actually been doing what they should. So please, if you must tell some new-comer to search before posting, at least follow it up by telling him where to find his answer, so it doesn't affect the rest of us later.
Alternatively, perhaps the mods could delete these threads entirely. And while they're at it, if they could improve the search feature, that'd be great too, because it totally sucks right now. Can't search "SMS" or "3G" or anything else under three letters, which can be kind of a big deal around here. Doesn't have quotation function. Lots of room for improvement.
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Google Search Link:
EDIT: Gave wrong link!!! sorry
http://www.google.com/advanced_search?q=+site:http://forum.xda-developers.com&hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=allhttp://www.google.com/advanced_search?q= +site:http://wiki.xda-developers.com&hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all
BTW: what was the problem you were searching for to make you this pissed off? everyone gets the n00b stuff, it jus happens. ill try to help u
Bennec83, your link goes to the wiki specific search instead of the forum search...is that on purpose? Just trying to see if you know something I don't--like a better way to search!
bennec83 said:
A fine example of an INCONSTRUCTIVE answer, if you know better, why didnt u suggest the google search to him smart arse?
Check my signature for a link
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A fine example of an inconstructive answer? That's unpossible.
Wow, that search link works MUCH better. Thanks a lot to Fitipaldi1 and bennec83 who linked it! And I did find what I was looking for. Just took longer than it needed to. Thanks again.
inbelievable at least
SPOON!!
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A fine example of an inconstructive answer? That's unpossible.
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[FONT=&quot]Sorry its 4am and I am providing links to Google, for those who don’t actually know how to do a Google search!!
I do sincerely and whole heartedly apologise for the fact that my articulation, vocabulary and grammar don’t meet your highest of standards, but then I was publicly educated.[/FONT]
support my solution
^^click
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support my solution[/size]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1389723&postcount=5
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A link that doesnt work? i dont understand?
bennec83 said:
A link that doesnt work? i dont understand?
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i fix it smart ass
bennec83 said:
[FONT=&quot]Sorry its 4am and I am providing links to Google, for those who don’t actually know how to do a Google search!!
I do sincerely and whole heartedly apologise for the fact that my articulation, vocabulary and grammar don’t meet your highest of standards, but then I was publicly educated.[/FONT]
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Don't worry... It's 3am in my time, and US Public Schools isn't much better!
I have to say that its not just this forum that people insist on stating the obvious e.g. use the search.
I'm a firm believer in the philosophy of if you haven't got anything constructive or useful to say then don't say it.. e.g. don't be a smart @rse, don't post "use the Search" if it winds you up then ignore it and look away...

How to turn off button enlargement

Sorry don't know how to call it, but I have installed a newer schaps firmware and now I have the following tool I want to get rid of.
When I press on the right corner on the G(PRS), volume etc buttons, they are enlarged in a separate window (text balloon?). This means every time I want to access the volume or messages I have to go through 2 steps instead of 1, and I cannot change the volume of my phone just by scrolling the wheel, now the enlargement comes forward. (sorry for my bad english).
Is it possible to turn off this thing?
Thanks in advance!
Fairy said:
Sorry don't know how to call it, but I have installed a newer schaps firmware and now I have the following tool I want to get rid of.
When I press on the right corner on the G(PRS), volume etc buttons, they are enlarged in a separate window (text balloon?). This means every time I want to access the volume or messages I have to go through 2 steps instead of 1, and I cannot change the volume of my phone just by scrolling the wheel, now the enlargement comes forward. (sorry for my bad english).
Is it possible to turn off this thing?
Thanks in advance!
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Sure, you can turn it off. Just go around somewhere in Start/Setting then you will see the menu enlargement icon to turn it on or off.
Ignore the guy above - he's just a smart arsed f***wit who either doesn't know what he's talking about or just simply cannot be arsed to read your question properly.
Now, as you've no doubt already found out, his instruction was for a totally seperate thing (for his sake - YOURS CHANGES THE SIZE OF THE ICONS ON THE START MENU when what the post actually asked was how to get rid of the speech bubble that comes up when you click on an icon...idiot)
What you need to do is to fire up a registry editor (handily, there's one included) and go to HKLM\Services and find the LargeTitleBar key.
Delete it. Restart. Job done
Have a nice day
Smiffy.
With all due respect to a senior member like you, i would like to tell you that whatever vichet007 has said is true and if you disable large start menu you can get rid of the bubble. So why unnecessary flame some guy who is trying to help.
Thanks
Fuzz
Lordsmiff said:
Ignore the guy above - he's just a smart arsed f***wit who either doesn't know what he's talking about or just simply cannot be arsed to read your question properly.
Now, as you've no doubt already found out, his instruction was for a totally seperate thing (for his sake - YOURS CHANGES THE SIZE OF THE ICONS ON THE START MENU when what the post actually asked was how to get rid of the speech bubble that comes up when you click on an icon...idiot)
What you need to do is to fire up a registry editor (handily, there's one included) and go to HKLM\Services and find the LargeTitleBar key.
Delete it. Restart. Job done
Have a nice day
Smiffy.
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Menu option
I'd like to know what setting lyhouth is talking about. I searched in settings and could only find large and small keys settings.
Quakie
Large Start Menu (and large Title Bar)
Having seen both functionalities (larger start menu as well as large Title bar bubble) as separate entities here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=344533
i have concluded, that Schap's must have skillfully crafted one switch to simultaneously change the state of both settings.
This "Toggle switch" is found in:
Start -> Settings -> et voila "Large Start Menu"
While the larger style sure comes in handy for thumb use, it is a drawback of the large setting, that one cannot simply in- or decrease in call volume by simply using the scroll wheel but one has to remove the phone from the ear and set it manually via said big bubble.
Using the siple routine indicated above, one can decide for onesself, whether this feature combination caters to ones personal needs and preferences or not.
Being given the choice, along with the Advanced config tool et al. is what makes Schap's Roms so useful and great in my personal view. I must say I love them.
Cheers, Chris
we love to hear people helping other using nice post...
and i love to give free holiday to other using again harsh word...
be nice!
Lordsmiff said:
Ignore the guy above - he's just a smart arsed f***wit who either doesn't know what he's talking about or just simply cannot be arsed to read your question properly.
Now, as you've no doubt already found out, his instruction was for a totally seperate thing (for his sake - YOURS CHANGES THE SIZE OF THE ICONS ON THE START MENU when what the post actually asked was how to get rid of the speech bubble that comes up when you click on an icon...idiot)
What you need to do is to fire up a registry editor (handily, there's one included) and go to HKLM\Services and find the LargeTitleBar key.
Delete it. Restart. Job done
Have a nice day
Smiffy.
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Sorry Mr Senior Lordsmiff for this inconvenience. I just do hope that my contribution/response can help because I used to do this when I have this issue (if I can understand this issue). Please just ignore my post if you think it's not helpful or it's wrong because I am not an expert like you, Mr Senior. I spent time responding to this (using my limited knowledge as what you mentioned) because I do believe that people in this forum are helping each other if they think they can help.
Sorry for my bad English as well.
Hey come on you guys - don't be all up tight about this. It was tongue in cheek - highlighted by my use of stars instead of actually swearing. Everyone gets flamed occasionally, including me.
Suck it up and don't be such a bunch of girls.
Oh, and xda2jojo - next time you PM me to tell me not to use an inappropriate word, make sure I've actually used an inappropriate word.
The number of times I've spoken to flar and others in an attempt to become a mod and stop the people that are actually using bad language on here to each other and i get a PM reprimanding me for using stars in a tongue-in-cheek post??? Was there not enough smiley faces for you?
I apologise to lyhuoth for my abrasive sense of humour but that's what it was.
xda2jojo can f*** off and give me a free holiday then.
Well...we are all from different location, different culture with different sense of humor.
My co-mod including flar knows everything before i sent a pm to remind others.
Try to use again inappropriate word even using star, i'm gonna give you a permanent holiday.
I *really* can't believe that you're having a go at me because I'm censoring myself and not actually swearing...unbelievable.
With the personal attacks that go on around here all the time, I'm being censured for personal restraint during a tongue in cheek post.
It's obvious to me that you don't do any modding on this forum because anyone who knows me and has seen my previous posts knows that I am sarcastic, abrasive and helpful in equal measure.
Since when did the mods around here:
A) do any actual modding
B) start wearing jack boots
Custel got a 24hour ban for far far worse and you're threatening me with a permanent ban for using stars????
Seriously, unbelievable.
xda2jojo can **** my ****
Lordsmiff said:
It's obvious to me that you don't do any modding on this forum because anyone who knows me and has seen my previous posts knows that I am sarcastic, abrasive...
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True enough they know you...i am just stumbled with this thread because some members 'hit" the "report post" complaining the way you posted a message.
Lordsmiff said:
...and helpful in equal measure.
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is that justifiable? well thank you but still...as i said we are not the same culture.some people here find it inappropriate ... hope you understand that.
Lordsmiff said:
xda2jojo can **** my ****
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nice...i think this is better....
Ok guys back to topic.
See? A missed off smiley makes all the difference :-D
simply delete the registry is OK
not sure the exact location, something like
HKLM\Software\HTC\large tilte bar?
make a search on google or here, you will find the answer!
OMG? How much f***ing reading does it take to see that has been answered already...in this thread...!!
It's not like we went OT or anything and started *****ing at each other about stars and swearing?
Can you not use a scroll wheel man??
Sheesh.
Damn I am all confused, did the problem actually got solved? I can smell is some stinky arse...LOL

Better spell check?

The spell check on the phone sucks! I want a spell check that would tell me the word is missed spelled with maybe red line under it or whatever when I text and send emails. I also don't want to add all the CAPS in I's, put ' in don't and CAPS in a letter after the periods. Is their a way for all that to automatically change after pressing space?
I don't know, I guess I'm so use to my Blackberry.
HeavyComponent said:
The spell check on the phone sucks! I want a spell check that would tell me the word is missed spelled with maybe red line under it or whatever when I text and send emails. I also don't want to add all the CAPS in I's, put ' in don't and CAPS in a letter after the periods. Is their a way for all that to automatically change after pressing space?
I don't know, I guess I'm so use to my Blackberry.
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There's no spell checker in Windows Mobile.
There used to be an automatic grammar correction, such as didnt -> didn't (automatically adding the aphostrophe). But, HTC or T-Mobile removed that. Same as the automatic capitilazation. WinMo normally does something like this:
I am typing a sentence. It automatically capitalizes.
But then the Touch Pro 2 will do this, because they removed that feature for some reason:
i am typing a sentence. it automatically fails
So, lets go burn down HTC. Or, wait for the custom ROM's to come out.
I'm kind of new to HTC phones so I wouldn't know all that. Forget waiting lets just go burn down HTC!
HeavyComponent said:
I'm kind of new to HTC phones so I wouldn't know all that. Forget waiting lets just go burn down HTC!
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Yep, I'm pissed at them. That was a good feature in Windows Mobile, but they somehow ****ed it up. And, I have a feeling they don't care about Windows Mobile anymore, they've moved onto Android.
I hope Windows Phone (WM6.5) is improved and gives us the basics that we need.
HeavyComponent said:
I hope Windows Phone (WM6.5) is improved and gives us the basics that we need.
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WinMo 6.1 already has the basics that we're talking about. Heck, WM6.0 had those basics!
It's all HTC or T-Mobile that goes to blame here. But we should be getting some custom ROM's soon, which means that we might get that feature back. I'm guessing that in less than a month, we'll see HardSPL up and running, and then custom ROM's being built.
I know you don't know what that means, lol, but basically, you'll be able to use a "Operating System" that was put together by a forum member, which is usually about 3x faster than the default operating system, and will give you more featues, like our better spelling, hopefully.
HeavyComponent said:
The spell check on the phone sucks! I want a spell check that would tell me the word is missed spelled with maybe red line under it or whatever when I text and send emails. I also don't want to add all the CAPS in I's, put ' in don't and CAPS in a letter after the periods. Is their a way for all that to automatically change after pressing space?
I don't know, I guess I'm so use to my Blackberry.
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"missed spelled". Funny.
So what you're actually looking for is spell check, grammar & auto-complete all rolled into one by the sounds of it. I found when I'm using the physical keyboard only, and have XT9 enabled, my TP2 auto-capitalizes after a full stop (period). With the XT9, which seems to learn as you go, that is about as good as it gets.
I had auto cap after periods, and automatic contraction apostrophes on my Palm OS Treo, but found that it made me lazy going to a regular PC keyboard for the first 10-15 minutes of typing. I would forget, and evreything ended up being lowercase, and then I had to go back and correct it.
Hope this helps.
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"missed spelled". Funny.
So what you're actually looking for is spell check, grammar & auto-complete all rolled into one by the sounds of it. I found when I'm using the physical keyboard only, and have XT9 enabled, my TP2 auto-capitalizes after a full stop (period). With the XT9, which seems to learn as you go, that is about as good as it gets.
I had auto cap after periods, and automatic contraction apostrophes on my Palm OS Treo, but found that it made me lazy going to a regular PC keyboard for the first 10-15 minutes of typing. I would forget, and evreything ended up being lowercase, and then I had to go back and correct it.
Hope this helps.
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I think I will start typing on XT9. And for my "missed spelled" didn't need to edit since I thought you guys wouldn't do what you did. Typed all that on my TP2....misspelled!!!

application store?

Just wondering is there anything like app-store in xda-dev? because this site have a huge number of application and it would be nice if we can search the apps easily.
~sorry for my bad English
Welcome to forums
Have a read on the main page please.
All great devs here give their work for free and if you like their work you can always donate!, same to XDA!
That´s the way we do things here.
No selling.
Sharing and helping
looks like I didn't make myself clear.
What I mean is application-store-like interface so that the developers' works can be presented in a nicer way rather than hundreds pages of thread. It's purpose is to make a better and proper catalog for their works and not for commercializing their works.
something like this should be enough I think:
http://portableapps.com/apps
*must learn to express myself in English >.<
reckon said:
looks like I didn't make myself clear.
What I mean is application-store-like interface so that the developers' works can be presented in a nicer way rather than hundreds pages of thread. It's purpose is to make a better and proper catalog for their works and not for commercializing their works.
something like this should be enough I think:
http://portableapps.com/apps
*must learn to express myself in English >.<
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The first post made plenty of sense .
Some users have created their own, CRCinAu's Device Update is one such app, but there's no official one. There might be some more, new app's pop up everyday and I don't have time to watch them all .
Have a search around, but I think you'd be best either using the MS one, or just browsing the forum's and subscribing to threads like the rest of us .
Dave
reckon said:
looks like I didn't make myself clear.
What I mean is application-store-like interface so that the developers' works can be presented in a nicer way rather than hundreds pages of thread. It's purpose is to make a better and proper catalog for their works and not for commercializing their works.
something like this should be enough I think:
http://portableapps.com/apps
*must learn to express myself in English >.<
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I got you mate. i understand fully what you mean all the best stuff is on here and the sad thing is joe public dont really know about it. i wont get started on the subject but there was talk about appstores but for some reason they all disappeared.
try here on your mobile
http://www.pocketpcfreeware.mobi/index.php
there is device update
http://www.crc.id.au/deviceupdate/
thx guys, going to look at pocketpcfreeware and device update.
Oh, and will begin to subscribe thread <--- still dunno what it means, but I'll google it anyway.
Nice community!! ^_^

Just a thought.

I have been trolling the forums for years and have spent 1000's of hours
reading and learning and searching...
mostly searching...
I was just wondering. How taxing would it be to have links
in the forums to entries in the wiki detailing what a given subject is all about?
similar to Tomboy notes in Linux.
where no special taging in the post needs to be made.
any word that has a wiki entry would automatically link to the article.
for instance:
while reading a forum entry about flashing a ROM, there is talk about
HARDSPLs, RADIOs, CID Unlockers, Nand, HaRET, Compcache, different
versions of android Donut Cupcake Eclair etc.... Tinboot, Flash,
CustomRUU.exe the list could go on forever.
Being able to click on the word that is of interest and lead them to a
stationary section for an answer(such as a wiki), may keep the "Stupid" or
repetitive questions to a minimum and help clear up the boards.
Instead of re-explaining how to do something every time a new visitor to the
site decides to ask noob questions, a noob would see something they don't
understand and then click on that word that links them to an article that
best describes it.
the problem is that stickies don't always stay up. good explanations don't
always have their own thread, and searching the forums usually just brings
up posts of people using those words in a sentence but not necessarily
explaining in detail what it is about or how to use it.
often there are very good posts that explain in detail certain subjects.
and if you search for them you will find them.
but you will never get rid of "Lazy" people that don't want to search for hours
reading countless numbers of non-helpful or incomprehensible jibberjabber.
and its not always a matter of being lazy. sometimes it is just damn near
impossible to find what you are looking for.but it is there....
it has just got to be.
Also, if this is possible to have setup,
when there is a subject matter that doesn't yet have an entry any
knowledgeable person that has permission to create an entry can do so.
(i am guessing thats already true for the wiki)
I am sure that may be more complicated than I am seeing it. But it sure would be nice.
I like this idea. At some point we are going to have to migrate to a new wiki (the one we have is no longer supported). When we do that, I will look into this as well. Thanks.
I think not... Cause i will always click the words by accident,
If i want to know something, i will look in the wiki myself
Maybe an option so you can choose
I don't like it either. That way it looks like some ad app has hijacked your browser and hyperlinks all relevant words for you. But, if you could choose wether to turn this option on or off, it might be an idea!
Why are you calling yourself a troll? WTF does trolling mean then? You don't sound like a troll right now.
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I think not... Cause i will always click the words by accident,
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What are you doing? just clicking around randomly at your screen as you read???
J/K
I know what you mean though... I always "Highlight" with my mouse while I read and I would get mad if I kept getting redirected when I do that.
for sure this would be a better thing if it was "ON" by default for noobs
and then you could turn it off in your user settings when you no longer need it.
maardiweb said:
I don't like it either. That way it looks like some ad app has hijacked your browser and hyperlinks all relevant words for you.
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I absolutly HATE those damn ads. especially when they POPUP little windows that wont go away until you click the little x.
poetryrocksalot said:
Why are you calling yourself a troll? WTF does trolling mean then? You don't sound like a troll right now.
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I consider a troll to be someone that joins a forum just to get access to a download or to frequently get info about something and never contribute back.
I don't really consider myself a troll... when I have something of value I will post. when I get really stuck with a problem I post. but I have no need to rant about BS or make comments on things that I am not really sure about.
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I think not... Cause i will always click the words by accident,
If i want to know something, i will look in the wiki myself
Maybe an option so you can choose
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I agree with the above and an 'option' seems to be better.

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