/**
  * Returns true if this message has replies
  *
  * @param boolean $preload
  * @return boolean
  */
 function hasReplies($preload = false)
 {
     if ($preload) {
         $this->getReplies();
         return is_foreachable($this->replies);
     } else {
         return (bool) StatusUpdates::countByParent($this);
     }
     // if
 }