But there is no need to discard Usenet conventions if posting from Google groups. The problem is that many Google posters seem to be lacking in knowledge as to how to reply properly to a post. They just need to read
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and for those that can't be bothered to read that, then if they want to post a follow up via Google groups don't use the "Reply" option at the bottom of the article. Instead click on the"Show Options" at the top of the article, *then* click on the "Reply" option at the *bottom of the article headers*. =20
Google, like Microsoft, just redesigned the wheel to suit themselves.
--=20 cerberus