Re: Snipping (was: Flying as Therapy)

RST Engineering wrote:

> Gregg --
>
> Do you really believe quoting 150 lines for a line and a half response is
> the appropriate method of reply?
>
> Jim

Yep.

Some people snip..others don't;. sometimes I do..sometimes not.

Some put their replies on top of 150 line quotes - others at the bottom.

It only takes me about 2 seconds to use the vertical scroll bar to get to
the relies at the bottom.

If it's too much work for you feel free to read elsewhere.


--
Saville

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http://home.comcast.net/~saville/backstaffhome.html

Restoration of my 82 year old Herreshoff S-Boat sailboat:

http://home.comcast.net/~saville/SBOATrestore.htm

Steambending FAQ with photos:

http://home.comcast.net/~saville/Steambend.htm

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