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Old 24-02-2009, 05:40 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Has anyone noticed the great reluctance to snip postings to just the
relevant remarks?

It seems that some people are incapable of cutting all but the important
bits, the bits they are replying to.

Why? Lack of newsgroup or forum education?

Possibly not knowing how to do it!!!!! All to keen to shove fingers to
keyboard and poke out a one line reply, but not too keen on what the person
thinks about the dross they have to scroll down through :-((

You look and see what I mean.

See if I am not correct..........once again :-((

Kindest regards

Mike

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Kindest regards

Mike


Well Mike,

As you see I have cut the 'dross' from your post and suggest the best thing
would be for you to give up posting and give us all a break.

I'd like to point out to other users of this group that not all people
living on the Isle of Wight are like 'Mike', some of us are quite normal.

I'd also like to say that I am familiar with Heath Road in Lake where our
friend lives and don't recognise it from his rather fanciful description!

Kindest regards

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As you see I have cut the 'dross' from your post


How nice. Now the question is, can the others on this newsgroup follow your
example, and mine, of cutting dross? (You will of course notice that I have
cut the other dross from your posting)

Kindest possible regards

Mike

Now let's see if dross cutting is the order of the day.


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You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out?

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You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out?

Spider


I cut dross already. You may know it better as 'snipping', but here again,
you seem to have pruned your posting, so you are OK. It seems to be certain
people who are incapable of 'snipping'. You watch and see what I mean :-))

Kindest regards

Mike




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You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out?

Spider


I cut dross already. You may know it better as 'snipping', but here again,
you seem to have pruned your posting, so you are OK. It seems to be
certain people who are incapable of 'snipping'. You watch and see what I
mean :-))

Kindest regards

Mike

Perhaps you should have cut your op before you posted it. It was pointless
and off topic. If you can't post about gardening, leave this ng to those
who can.

Spider


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On Feb 24, 4:40*pm, "'Mike'" wrote:
Has anyone noticed the great reluctance to snip postings to just the
relevant remarks?


No.
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On 24/2/09 17:23, in article , "Spider"
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You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out?

Spider



Most people have him kill filed so they don't see him anyway. He's
infested
a few other groups where the same kill filing has been done. To get
attention he has to resort to doing all the things he berates other for
doing. He's a figure of derision.
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You're right, Sacha. It's a pity he doesn't stick to gardening; most of us
would be prepared to respond in kind, and more kindly. Wonder if he'll ever
learn?

Spider


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On Tue, 24 Feb 2009, 'Mike' wrote


Nothing, because his entire 'reply' was in the signature zone. Dross
effectively snipped, no?

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"'Mike'" wrote in message
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"'Mike'" wrote in message
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You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out?

Spider


I cut dross already. You may know it better as 'snipping', but here
again, you seem to have pruned your posting, so you are OK. It seems to
be certain people who are incapable of 'snipping'. You watch and see what
I mean :-))

Kindest regards

Mike

Perhaps you should have cut your op before you posted it. It was
pointless and off topic. If you can't post about gardening, leave this ng
to those who can.

Spider


You could have snipped better. Please pay attention

Mike


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On Feb 24, 4:40 pm, "'Mike'" wrote:
Has anyone noticed the great reluctance to snip postings to just the
relevant remarks?


No.
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Might I suggest Guide Dogs for the Blind?


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"Spider" wrote in message
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"Sacha" wrote in message
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On 24/2/09 17:23, in article , "Spider"
wrote:

You tell us, Mike. How do we cut you out?

Spider



Most people have him kill filed so they don't see him anyway. He's
infested
a few other groups where the same kill filing has been done. To get
attention he has to resort to doing all the things he berates other for
doing. He's a figure of derision.
--
Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon
Perennials & shrubs online


You're right, Sacha. It's a pity he doesn't stick to gardening; most of
us would be prepared to respond in kind, and more kindly. Wonder if he'll
ever learn?

Spider


Not learnt about snipping have you?

:-((((((


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