It's a judgment call. Too much cutting risks losing important context. Sometimes it's better to quote the entire message, other times it's not necessary. In general I think it's better to keep the context, unless the reply really only addresses a specific point. Eric S. Roxylee wrote: > It would be ever so lovely if everyone refrained from requoting whole > letters and the ensuing string of replies when posting. Instead, would > you please cut and paste only the necessary parts Thank you kindly. > :-)_______________________________________________ > G4 mailing list > G4 at listserver.themacintoshguy.com > http://listserver.themacintoshguy.com/mailman/listinfo/g4 > >