Subject: OFF-netiquette-importance of using quotes
From: Jessica
To: VOCALIST <vocalist>
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Hi List,

Lately, I've noticed a lot of response posts which do not use quotes to
indicate what part of a previous post the new post is in response to.

Sometimes I will catch a response which sounds rather compelling, but it is
written without previsou post quotes, and without quoting, others will have
no idea to what the new post refers. In the Vocalist Netiquette, there is a
section on quoting and a specific request to use quoting (snips, not entire
posts in most cases) so others reading can follow along. Since Netiquette
is not sent out regularly, I just wanted to throw this out there as a
friendly request. Without quotes, the list can quickly become confusing and
inefficient. Though I try to keep current, I can't read every post of every
topic, so when something catches me eye, I especially appreciate the quotes
so I can catch up easily. I have a feeling I may not be the only one in
this boat.

Just a thought,

Jessica
Los Angeles