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Posted by JamesCX DiPietro on 11/01/07 01:56
This is exactly why hand-editing quotes can lead to distortions. I'm not surprised Stuckle doesn't even know what he's doing wrong. Haphazardly re-arranging text within quoted excerpts is a breach of most writing guidelines.
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JamesCX DiPietro (cdgzone at gmail.com)
Jackie Silva <maritanlito@yahoo.com> wrote:
> i suggest you read this and learn how to properly quote a source -
> http://www.fontbonne.edu/academics/resourcespolicies/academicintegrity.htm
>
> "Jerry Stuckle" <jstucklex@attglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:raWdnTS07OEjULXanZ2dnUVZ_sLinZ2d@comcast.com...
>> Jackie Silva wrote:
>>> "Jerry Stuckle" <jstucklex@attglobal.net> wrote in message
>>> news:apKdndXjGeYPKbXanZ2dnUVZ_hmtnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>>> Jackie Silva wrote:
>>>>> "Jeff Gaines" <jgaines_newsid@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
>>>>> news:xn0fd3igc2joqxj000@news.individual.net...
>>>>>> On 31/10/2007 in message <13ig9nsqr2ak39d@news.supernews.com> Jackie
>>>>>> Silva wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> there is no "standard" posting style as long as it's clear and
>>>>>>> understandable! top-posting is fine. bottom-posting is good too. it's
>>>>>>> a matter of individual preference.... your whining is way off-topic.
>>>>>>> this has nothing to do with the OP's question.
>>>>>> It would be more accurate to say that relative newcomers are unaware
>>>>>> of the conventions, or the reasons for them.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Try a Google for 'netiquette'.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --Jackie S
>>>>>> There's also a standard for signature separators, you don't meet that
>>>>>> either.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Jeff Gaines Damerham Hampshire UK
>>>>>> This is as bad as it can get, but don't bet on it
>>>>>
>>>>> there are multiple posting conventions used on usenet. read up:
>>>>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posting_style
>>>>>
>>>>> your arguments against one posting style are based on the original
>>>> techical
>>>>> limitations of usenet.
>>>>>
>>>> (Top posting fixed)
>>>>
>>>> No, my arguments are based on the STANDARDS OF THIS GROUP.
>>>>
>>>> And idiots who refuse to follow standards don't get many responses in
>>>> this group.
>>>>
>>>> Your arguments for top posting are based on being too lazy to scroll to
>>>> the bottom of the page before you start posting.
>>>>
>>>> A. Because they're arrogant jerks.
>>>> Q. Why do they continue doing it?
>>>> A. Because it upsets the normal flow of the conversation.
>>>> Q. Why is top posting bad?
>>>> A. People who top post.
>>>> Q. Why are the most annoying people on usenet?
>>>>
>>>>
>> > why do you insist on misquoting people when you respond?
>> >
>>
>> (Top posting fixed)
>>
>> And exactly where did I misquote you? My quotes of you are *exactly* as
>> entered.
>>
>> --
>> ==================
>> Remove the "x" from my email address
>> Jerry Stuckle
>> JDS Computer Training Corp.
>> jstucklex@attglobal.net
>> ==================
>>
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