It just occurred to me that by quickly posting early in this thread and then continuing to develop my argument in further edits, I'm essentially guilty of flag-

It just occurred to me that by quickly posting early in this thread and then continuing to develop my argument in further edits, I'm essentially guilty of flag-planting. The irony of doing so in this discussion (albeit subconsciously) compels me to point out my own hypocrisy. :) I guess it's a good reminder that many of these habits aren't purposeful. Though I'd hope that people would stop and think a bit more than I just did before uploading papers to the archive (or publishing elsewhere). But I guess impatience afflicts us all... (This time not an edit!)