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Re:Are spies more trouble than they're worth? by Krasnol on Thursday August 29, 2019 @01:53AM (#20827014)
Wasn't the argument the other way around?

Like everyone thinking your spies are everywhere and know everything?

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Re:Are spies more trouble than they're worth? by bryanrasmussen on Thursday August 29, 2019 @05:51AM (#20828116)
If your spies are everywhere then it is useful if people think they're no good. If your spies are no good or nonexistent it is beneficial that people think they are omnipresent masterminds.

on edit: fixed typo

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Re:Are spies more trouble than they're worth? by hutzlibu on Thursday August 29, 2019 @05:16AM (#20827951)
Both versions work, depending on the situation.
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Re:Are spies more trouble than they're worth? by colechristensen on Thursday August 29, 2019 @10:30PM (#20835511)
Generally people having extreme opinions about your abilities positive or negative is good.
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