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[Scud-U-Like]

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

[Andu]

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.

[scroggs]

a genuine attempt to elucidate their own point of view

'elucidate'? Or 'illustrate'?

[Stan Bydike]

Scud,

One reason is possibly because the original post might be deleted. Like your post on the Bag Boys thread apparently has

[Scud-U-Like]

And you might wish to delete yours, Stan. That was SPUDULIKE.

[Stan Bydike]

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]

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.