Aaron Morris wrote:

>I do not know why the concept of "excessive quotes" is so hard to understand.  I can only conclude that some people simply don't appreciate it as an issue and will not be bothered with writing in a manner other than "quote a point, respond to the point".
>
We have a clash of civilizations- the BeeL and many newsgroups. Many
newsgroups have the protocol to leave in all quotes so you can follow
the thread. Which is why we on the BeeL often get off on rabbit trails
and there is little in the post that has to do with the subject line.

So new people who have been posting on a newsgroup wonder why they never
make it on the BeeL when they are doing everything "right".

Maybe a FAQ for the BeeL that directs new members to the rules of the
list? Oh, but there is one! See the bottom of this and all posts to the
BeeL.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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