That wasn't even intended to be a compliment (but you can take it as one if you like) Now if I told you that I have a folder on my machine that was dedicated to your work and was planning to shamelessly rip off your style try and incorporate some of your technique into mine, THAT would be a compliment
Fabled Goat makes an excellent point; even though a certain approach worked in the past doesn't mean that it will always work or even be appropriate
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