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[OngBonga]

I didn't actually mean to hit submit there, I haven't read the whole psot!

[MadMojoMonkey]

I didn't actually mean to hit submit there, I haven't read the whole psot!

This I wasn't aware of either. I assume this isn't 100% accurate... it seems more logical that density has negligable infleunce at long distance, rather than none? Or am I wrong and that it's a quirk of "nearness"? If so, where's the line that defines "near" and not?

Good catch. You're right. I over-stated the situation.

Yeah my language wasn't the best. It's not a waste of time at all. Here I am arguing shit that I have no idea about, who the hell am I to say what is and isn't a waste of time!

I think the attitude you expressed is a common one, though.

EDIT: to demonstrate EDIT.