This is a continuation of a long topic, addressed by post number rather than by page. Start at post 1.
Welcome. Two practical notes from staff. Your first few posts are rate-limited, which is an anti-spam measure and not a comment on you, and it lifts on its own. If you hit it and have something to add, edit the post you already made.
That is the version I use. It may not be the version that is correct.
I think the Reading order question is answerable and has not been answered, which is a more optimistic position than most of this thread.
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