My software is not easily set up to let me quote from stuff. I get
a list of messages...anywhere up to 50-55 at a time. I read in batches,
and when I see something requiring a response, the GEnie software is set
up so that I type REP 25 (for message 25) and begin typing. My personal
software isn't set up to quote stuff; I'd have to re-list the message,
capture it, edit it, all by hand...it becomes a major pain in the ass, adn
(and) would increase several-fold the amount of work involved. Meaning
that I would have less time to respond, and thus could respond to fewer
messages. In general, I try to paraphrase or restate or clarify the
original question in my reply, and usually I think it's clear enough.

But I'll work harder to be clear.

jms