I think it would be fine for you to go ahead with whatever you were planning. It just gives folks more options, as far as I can see. Unless what you had planned is so close in nature as to be redundant, that is. If that's the case, I have no problem with you locking this thread and launching the new one. My feelings won't be hurt. :)
~jon

 
~jon
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