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From: Tim Rentsch <tr.17687@z991.linuxsc.com>
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Keith Thompson <Keith.S.Thompson+u@gmail.com> writes:

> Tim Rentsch <tr.17687@z991.linuxsc.com> writes:
>
>> Keith Thompson <Keith.S.Thompson+u@gmail.com> writes:
>>
>>> Tim Rentsch <tr.17687@z991.linuxsc.com> writes:
>>> [...]
>>>
>>>> Have you tried looking at other uses of the word "may" in the C
>>>> standard to see if that sheds some light on the question?
>>>
>>> If you have any actual insight to offer, feel free to do so.
>>
>> Is there some reason you mind my asking a civil question?
>>
>> In my view there is no question about the intent here.  If
>> I'm going to try to help you resolve your uncertainty, it
>> would be helpful to have a better understanding of your
>> reasoning process.  That's why I asked the question.
>
> I got the impression that you were providing vague hints and
> deliberately hiding information.  As you know, several other people
> here have gotten the same impression in similar circumstances.
> Perhaps that wasn't your intent, but in my opinion it would be to
> your benefit to be more aware of how you come across.

You should apply this advice to yourself.  I was just about to
start writing a full explanation when I noticed this paragraph.
It completely robbed me of any motivation to continue.