Subj : Re: format for data storage? To : comp.programming From : Ben Pfaff Date : Sun Jul 31 2005 04:21 pm "js5895" writes: > CBFalconer, You've got a lot of nerve. You post > to my subject not even talking about programming > and then you call me unintelligible. I think > you don't even know anything about programming. The message you were replying to (which you did not quote) was by Randy Howard and was in itself replying to Rob Thorpe, so it's difficult to see what specific article you're complaining about here. > After about 60 or more posts, This is the only group > that said I had to write my messages a certain way. > The only reason I'm using Google is for the archiving. > I normally use Outlook but, the server deletes the > messages. I also have a program that I made that archives > my messages to my hard drive. So I personally don't need > that structure of writing. The reason to quote is not for your own benefit. It is for the benefit for others reading your articles. If you don't quote (which is preferred), then it would be appreciated if you'd at least pick appropriate articles to follow up. You should know that your articles will normally appear on Google Groups whether you post them through their news service or via another server. If they do not, then it's probably a Usenet propagation problem. -- "...Slashdot is built on loyalty and trust, not on traditional business precepts." --Robin Miller .