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I strongly doubt it because it is a well-known phenomenon.

If you're a well-known mathematician then you'll get a constant stream of "solutions" to famous math problems that are a waste of time to read. Sure, it is possible that you'll find the great solution in that pile. It is more likely that you'll figure it out yourself in the time you save by not wading through that junk.

If you actually take the time to read and respond to the solutions it can get much worse. There are some well-known cranks who, once they get a sense that they have an audience, Will Not Stop Writing.

There are famous exceptions to the rule. Ramanujan being the best known. However they are famous because they are so exceptional.



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