I think one scene from KoD kind of disproves what you are suggesting. Nynaeve notices mixed links that are channeling giant balls of fire to burn Trollocs. She states that the intensity of the flames was too high for it to be from saidar (that she can see) alone. The implication is that saidin was used as well.
Now, if what you say is true, Nynaeve would not have said "saidar alone". Why imply the presence of another power if the link can enhance saidar? Why not say "unenhanced saidar"?
I agree with you on one thing, though. While each channeler in a link will be channeling a small amount of the Power at least, the leader can make them use different amounts, and not use any of their power at all if they so choose.
Now, if what you say is true, Nynaeve would not have said "saidar alone". Why imply the presence of another power if the link can enhance saidar? Why not say "unenhanced saidar"?
I agree with you on one thing, though. While each channeler in a link will be channeling a small amount of the Power at least, the leader can make them use different amounts, and not use any of their power at all if they so choose.
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25/09/2009 09:33:38 PM
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Yes; somewhat.
25/09/2009 10:57:35 PM
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Re: Yes; somewhat.
26/09/2009 06:19:45 AM
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Why would saidar surprise him?
26/09/2009 03:40:23 PM
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Re: Why would saidar surprise him?
26/09/2009 06:34:04 PM
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He thought they were Aes Sedai who could not channel?
26/09/2009 07:02:42 PM
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He did not know they were Aes Sedai until after the mixed weave struck his warding.
26/09/2009 10:13:10 PM
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right...
26/09/2009 02:56:26 PM
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Re: right...
26/09/2009 07:49:21 PM
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Agreed, plus some numbers ...
28/09/2009 07:50:54 PM
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I don't agree with some of this
28/09/2009 09:37:13 PM
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Re: I don't agree with some of this
29/09/2009 02:39:46 PM
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Re: I don't agree with some of this
29/09/2009 06:07:56 PM
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Re: I don't agree with some of this
29/09/2009 07:00:28 PM
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Re: I don't agree with some of this
29/09/2009 08:25:19 PM
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I understand what you're saying ...
30/09/2009 04:04:17 PM
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Indeed
30/09/2009 04:32:37 PM
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Re: Indeed
30/09/2009 07:05:13 PM
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Some proof against your idea...
01/10/2009 03:37:48 AM
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Nice, thanks ...
01/10/2009 02:00:24 PM
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Re: Nice, thanks ...
01/10/2009 04:58:02 PM
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