given the situation you mention, i'd prefer they go to the internet for ideas. not only is there bias in a mutual friend, but it also airs personal information that the person you're trying to deal with may want kept confidential. i don't mind people knowing that me and my girl argue about things, but sometimes i wouldn't want things i tell her in confidence to be disclosed to a friend without my foreknowledge.
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