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To: BibChr

Dan, I get your point...BUT, the caps were intended to distinguish the actual transcript from my own editorial comments. Since there's been so much discussion about what National Geographic actually said, it was important to me to be ACCURATE. If your sensibilities are offended, don't take it personal. Have a great day.


13 posted on 08/23/2005 5:09:22 AM PDT by Stajack
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To: Stajack

I certainly don't take it personally. I think it's just a law of human nature, as I've observed -- folks don't want to read all caps. It's considered shouting.

Your fundamental idea was a good one. In the future, to make sure you're better-heard, I'd suggest using bold for one, plain for the other; or italics; or you could even use red font.

One man's opinion, your milage may vary.

Dan


16 posted on 08/23/2005 5:11:29 AM PDT by BibChr ("...behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?" [Jer. 8:9])
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To: Stajack

I used to work with teletypes.....everything was caps and I never felt I was being shouted at...

Actually, for my old eyes, the caps work well.


73 posted on 08/23/2005 6:35:32 AM PDT by Loud Mime (War is Mankind's way of ridding the world of the tyranny caused by liberalism)
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To: Stajack

Then use quotes to identify the contents of the actual transcript.


165 posted on 08/24/2005 2:40:51 AM PDT by Beckwith (The liberal press has picked sides ... and they have sided with the Islamofascists)
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To: Stajack
Dan, I get your point...BUT, the caps were intended to distinguish the actual transcript from my own editorial comments.

A useful practice is to put quotes in italics, and your own comments in standard type.

170 posted on 08/25/2005 8:53:34 AM PDT by RonF
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