Therefore those who skillfully move opponents make formations that
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opponents are sure to follow, give what opponents are sure to take. They move opponents with the prospect of gain, waiting for them in ambush.
Like skillfully moving the CypherPunks subscribers onto a different list than the one they subscribed to? Knowing that most subscribers would 'take' whatever was spoon-fed to them? I have the utmost respect for John's skill in manipulating the majority of CypherPunks subscribers into a pen from which they can leisurely munch on the fodder that Sandy throws over the fence to them. I am sure that they will grow 'fat' on the condensed crypto-food that is provided for them, especially since they will not have to move about in order to graze among all of the postings. But I am reminded of a Sunday-school teacher who told her class the story of the Prodigal Son, and afterwards asked one of the children, "Who was not happy to see the Prodigal Son return home?" He replied, "The fatted calf." Toto