Why quote replies?

[Dsegal]

You have an absolutely marvelous operation here. Not only does the software work smoothly but you have a base of many knowledgeable modelers. My only criticism is why does the default for replying to a message include the original quote? This wastes a lot of space and does not seem necessary given the smooth way your threads operate.

Dave Segal

[jbourke]

Its not really a default. Its just one of two options.

If you want to reply without a quote you can hit the large "Post Reply" link at the top of the thread.

The "reply with quote" is just there for cases when you want to reply to a specific message.

Jim

[Dsegal]

Thanks for explaining that.

Dave Segal

[Mark Wood]

Originally posted by Andy W:
The default is the big "Post Reply" button at the top and bottom of the page. This does not include anyones post.

I like to quote the relevant pieces of certan posts to make sure people understand what I'm responding to..

However, I agree it's a pain when people quote the entire preceding message.
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Yeah... http://www.contrabandent.com/pez/cwm/cwm/cwm13.gif

mw

[Andy W]

The default is the big "Post Reply" button at the top and bottom of the page. This does not include anyones post.

I like to quote the relevant pieces of certan posts to make sure people understand what I'm responding to..

However, I agree it's a pain when people quote the entire preceding message.
..a

[tim hooper]

Originally posted by Mark Wood [groundloop]:
Yeah... http://www.contrabandent.com/pez/cwm/cwm/cwm13.gif

mw[/B]

Loop,

At least the rest of us managed to resist temptation...

tim http://www.ezonemag.com/disc/wink.gif

[dave_lilley]

Dsegal You have an absolutely marvelous operation here. Not only does the software work smoothly but you have a base of many knowledgeable modelers. My only criticism is why does the default for replying to a message include the original quote? This wastes a lot of space and does not seem necessary given the smooth way your threads operate.
Dave Segal

jbourke Its not really a default. Its just one of two options.
If you want to reply without a quote you can hit the large "Post Reply" link at the top of the thread.

The "reply with quote" is just there for cases when you want to reply to a specific message.

Jim

Andy W The default is the big "Post Reply" button at the top and bottom of the page. This does not include anyones post.
I like to quote the relevant pieces of certan posts to make sure people understand what I'm responding to..

However, I agree it's a pain when people quote the entire preceding message.
..a

Dsegal Thanks for explaining that.
Dave Segal

Mark Wood [groundloop] quote:
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Originally posted by Andy W:
The default is the big "Post Reply" button at the top and bottom of the page. This does not include anyones post.
I like to quote the relevant pieces of certan posts to make sure people understand what I'm responding to..

However, I agree it's a pain when people quote the entire preceding message.
..a


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Yeah...
mw


tim hooper quote:
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Originally posted by Mark Wood [groundloop]:
Yeah...
mw


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Loop,

At least the rest of us managed to resist temptation...

tim


ifxmnfly quote:
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Originally posted by Dsegal:
You have an absolutely marvelous operation here.
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It is indeed a marvelous operation. And I especially enjoy the ability to identify a specific part of someones comments and address them as I am doing now. It helps me get directly to the point.
And I can edit it too!

[This message has been edited by ifxmnfly (edited 06-29-2001).]

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You guys are just being silly now. http://www.ezonemag.com/disc/wink.gif

Dave

[Mark Wood]

I bow to Dave Lilley, Master of Obnoxious...

mw http://www.3dpcgames.com/cwm/s/otn/funny/icon16.gif

[dave_lilley]

Ouch Mark. http://www.ezonemag.com/disc/wink.gif