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I came across this answer in the review queue:

Sort the other range only, and then use std::merge.

I thought, that answer may be the solution, but instead of simply posting a link, the AP should elaborate a bit, adding even the smallest code example in case the linked resource ceases to exist.

When I did that, I saw the Big Bad Blame Screen of Death:

STOP! Look and Listen.

This was an audit, designed to see if you were paying attention. You didn't pass. Your review was inappropriate. This was a high quality post and you should have considered leaving it as-is or even upvoting.

OK, is adding a comment something so bad that I should be ashamed of trying to do that with so highly upvoted answer? Maybe it's time to fix review audits a bit?

--edit-- I've added my comment anyway!

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  • @psubsee2003 however, this shows a specific case where a comment was appropriate. Feb 12, 2014 at 8:11
  • @JanDvorak it was a bad review, yes, but that's been discussed to death too. Feb 12, 2014 at 8:12
  • @LowerClassOverflowian than what's the point of enabling comments/votes in review queue if it should not be used? The system expects me to take any action, or just hit 'It's OK'. In that case, it wasn't OK, otherwise I wouldn't be here. Feb 12, 2014 at 12:28

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