znod

Yes, I agree. Wipe out the stuff that is irrelevant to your reply. I said that in my post #2. And, later I mentioned wiping out attachments so that they don't get repeated over and over. And, sure why not use the software consistently with its design. But, note that the above post is consistent with the software's design. And, I have no problem if someone decides not to read any post regardless of his or her reason.

Rudy

Znod, with a few copy/pastes, here's what your post (above) could have looked like:

I always fix the quotes--since I became a member. I even fix the quotes others have messed up. And, I guarantee that I am the most careful editor of my own posts on the forum.

You are very welcome.

znod

Thanks Rudy. I like the look of what you did. It's a good format. I will adopt it, but, honestly, I can't see that following the thread is significantly different than my last example above. But, what the heck? I like what you did. Thanks again.

Rudy

Thanks for understanding Znod.

Only one more question -- and I'm not trying to be picky -- but why did you "quote" me in the post above with an empty quote box?

znod

Only to make it clear who I was replying to. In this regard, when formulation a post you can't be sure that another or others aren't about to submit a reply or replies to whoever. If the replies are submitted and appear between your post and my reply, then I'd feel compelled to go back and clarify who I was replying to. So, I just dealt with the issue up front. At the same time, I eliminated unneeded detail from the quote box. Just trying to satisfice on all dimensions that seem to be important to everyone--including making it clear who I am replying to without having to go back and fix things later. See. I didn't do it this time so someone could suggest that I eliminate unnecessary detail. OK, so no one sneaked in between us. So, now I could go back and eliminate the post box totally.

Rudy

Alrighty then...I guess the "Thanks Rudy" part of your reply would've thrown some of us off...

znod

"Thanks Rudy" was for the suggestion. I quess it would have been clearer if I had not elminated the unnecssary detail. I am confused. I think I will sleep on it. Enlightenment may come with rest. Thanks much for your help. I may be beyond .

And, tomorrow I get to my dealer bright an early--at 7:00 to get 20.X.X--to hopefully allow MP3 play. My build month is 4/05. And, I am hoping for some serendipity--quicker Step shifting--particularly from 1st to 2nd.

Have a great rest of night. Best,

Znod

Rudy

You too, my friend. Good luck with the MP3 playback!

radioham

I FOR ONE AM QUILTY OF NOT USING ANYOTHER FORUM ,BUT THIS ONE MY EXPERIENCE IS NILL AND TIME AVAILABLE HAS NOT LED ME TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE SOFTWARE SYNTAX OF THESE BULLITIN BOARDS.SO I MUST DEVOTE MORE TIME TO READING THE HELP AND PERHAPS MAKE MY BRAIN WORK HARDER.
I APPRECIATE THE POST FROM RUDY AND OTHERS,I WILL HAVE TO SPEND NIGHT READING THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SKIP THE READING OF POSTS AVIDLY FRIGHTENED TO MISS SOMETHING PERTINANT THAT GETS LOST ON THE BOARD FROM ME.
KEEP IT UP GUYS,GREAT PLACE WE HAVE HERE AND ITS GETTING BETTER DAILY,

Rudy

radioham, this link is for you...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_caps