Such a great answer proves that the question was worth asking. – Olivier 2 days ago
@Olivier: while I agree with your comment regarding the answer, I woould like to add that your inference regarding this particular question to me comes close to saying: the great and heroic work of the fire-fighters prove that it was worth setting the house on fire. – quid 2 days ago
On MathOverflow, though, it is possible to edit the original house so that it is no longer inflammatory, while still recording the work of the firefighter. – Terry Tao 2 days ago
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One way to deal with an overzealous mod:
Such a great answer proves that the question was worth asking. – Olivier 2 days ago
@Olivier: while I agree with your comment regarding the answer, I woould like to add that your inference regarding this particular question to me comes close to saying: the great and heroic work of the fire-fighters prove that it was worth setting the house on fire. – quid 2 days ago
On MathOverflow, though, it is possible to edit the original house so that it is no longer inflammatory, while still recording the work of the firefighter. – Terry Tao 2 days ago
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The fact that we have a fkg Fields medallist having to deal with overzealous mods makes me sad.