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Scud-U-Like
22nd Mar 2003, 08:39
Why do so many posters in this forum insist on quoting previous posts (particularly posts that appear immediately above their own)?
I imagine one or two people do it in a genuine attempt to elucidate their own point of view. Otherwise, it's just irritating, lazy and very schoolboyish.
But don't quote me on that :D
Why do so many posters in this forum insist on quoting previous posts (particularly posts that appear immediately above their own)?
I imagine one or two people do it in a genuine attempt to elucidate their own point of view. Otherwise, it's just irritating, lazy and very schoolboyish.
I rather like it, myself.
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D
scroggs
22nd Mar 2003, 11:17
a genuine attempt to elucidate their own point of view
'elucidate'? Or 'illustrate'?
Stan Bydike
22nd Mar 2003, 16:59
Scud,
One reason is possibly because the original post might be deleted. Like your post on the Bag Boys thread apparently has:mad: :mad:
Scud-U-Like
22nd Mar 2003, 18:34
And you might wish to delete yours, Stan. That was SPUDULIKE. :rolleyes:
Stan Bydike
22nd Mar 2003, 18:41
OK Scud, but I won't delete it. I think the point I made is still valid about deletions.
However, I do offer you my unreserved apology.
Stan
Scud-U-Like
22nd Mar 2003, 19:05
No probs, Stan. I speed read too, which is another reason I find superfluous quotations annoying.
I think quoting from a deleted thread probably falls into the elucidation category.