"Isn't their whole "secret code" a little transparent? Wouldn't the Cylons be watching Gaeta's every move? Why couldn't they just check the drawer instead of watching for the upside-down food dish? Does anyone ever feed that poor dog? :)"
>> Although the particulars are pretty obvious, the technique they are using to communicate with one and other is called a "dead drop". It's a time honored & very effective way to send messages in the world of intelligence (though in real life it is MUCH more subtle). I think the poor technique is just for the audience's benefit, so we can see what's going on.
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Date: 2006-10-09 05:48 am (UTC)>> Although the particulars are pretty obvious, the technique they are using to communicate with one and other is called a "dead drop". It's a time honored & very effective way to send messages in the world of intelligence (though in real life it is MUCH more subtle). I think the poor technique is just for the audience's benefit, so we can see what's going on.