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    I ... what ... how ... where did you read that? On The Onion? Commented Apr 6, 2016 at 18:47
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    That link you give says defining functions inside loops can lead to bugs. It's not talking about calling functions. Commented Apr 6, 2016 at 18:54
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    Not quite sure why it's getting downvoted though, it's a legitimate question that could possibly educate others. If you don't like that it was asked, simply move on. Commented Apr 6, 2016 at 19:07
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    @8bittree In which case the link is correct, and the advice is highly specific to JavaScript's scoping rules. Commented Apr 6, 2016 at 19:28
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    You misread something. It happens. Do you still feel this question is going to benefit anyone? Questions that don't benefit other programers tend to get down voted. Commented Apr 6, 2016 at 19:49