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From: Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn <PointedEars@web.de>
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Aatu Koskensilta wrote:

> Thomas 'PointedEars' Lahn <PointedEars@web.de> writes:
>> Aatu Koskensilta wrote:
>>>   As mentionted in this thread, apparently the arguments object is
>>> passed by reference.
>>
>> As explained in this thread, it is not.
> 
>   Right. We could say the arguments object allows one to simulate pass
> by reference for certain variables in certain special situations, but
> this is pedantry more tedious than even I have much inclination for.

You are missing the point.


PointedEars
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