Hello Spike,

On Fri, 28 Feb 2003, at 09:33:24 [GMT -0500] (which was 9:33:24
AM in NY, USA) Spike wrote:

>>>> Export -> Edit -> Import. That easy :)

JS>> Not easy enough for those who have to do it often.

> Easy enough for something that should not be easily done!

Point taken. But you can't veto every single possible option out
of what amounts to irrational fear.

> The issue is the ability to modify something someone wrote in a way
> they never intended.  One should NOT be able to modify a message
> without indicating PLAINLY that the original writer's message has been
> changed. The inability to easily do so is good for the 'sanctity' of
> the original poster's intentions.

One most certainly should be able to modify a message. While all
creations indeed do have a specific intent, you cannot impose a
limit on the interpretation or organization of those creations.
Once again, this argument seems to be viewed by the opposition
only within the extreme confines of group postings.

-- 
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James                            
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