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Originally Posted by Atlriser
Instead of continuing to debate the merits of such agreements and so forth, why not have who ever started this RUMOR step to the plate and produce some actual facts to back it up. Otherwise what’s the point? The continuation of debating the merits only adds fire to the existence of such.
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I don't think it is without merit. You rightly point out that no one has produced proof of non-compete agreements at Atlantic Station and that what some are considering fact should only be considered rumor. Just because it is a rumor does not mean that it is not true, just that there is a lesser probability of it being true. The fact that these type of agreements exist elsewhere increases the probability that such an agreement exists at Atlantic Station, but by no means makes that probability 100%. People can judge for themselves based on the information provided what they think the probability of it being true without setting their mind absolutely in either direction. Your pointing out that it is a rumor without documentation (at least no documentation here) was useful in that it pushed the information out of the realm of 100% probability of being fact into the realm of uncertainty where it belongs.
Yes, at some point is becomes silly to continue to speculate on what may or may not being in lease agreements at Atlantic Station, but that doesn't mean the conversation should have never taken place or should be reduced to nothing even if someone comes up with more information that helps the readers here better determine the probability of the agreements being factual.
Agreement or not, I think it is safe to say that as long as the banner mentioned exists, that there is a high probability that there will be a Starbucks at Twelve and if there is a non-compete clause, it for some reason does not apply to that store.