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Old Sun Dec 25, 2011, 11:20pm
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I'm guessing you don't use the "not closely guarded" signal then? There are some that advocated not using the signal because "a lack of a count means I'm not counting."

I think the pros of using the signal far outweigh not using it but of course that comes with the caveat of "when in Rome" and that your mileage may vary.
I don't for the same reasons given...why signal something that's not happening???....BUT...I have no problem with anyone who uses these signals...They're just not for me. I can't say I've never caught myself a time or two using them, though...
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Old Sun Dec 25, 2011, 11:22pm
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I don't for the same reasons given...why signal something that's not happening???....BUT...I have no problem with anyone who uses these signals...They're just not for me. I can't say I've never caught myself a time or two using them, though...
Well at least you can say you're consistent...
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Old Sun Dec 25, 2011, 11:30pm
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Touche.
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Old Mon Dec 26, 2011, 02:33am
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I don't for the same reasons given...why signal something that's not happening???....BUT...I have no problem with anyone who uses these signals...They're just not for me. I can't say I've never caught myself a time or two using them, though...
As others have said, it conveys that a decision was made
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