Perhaps if Kathy Jo were to explain exactly what she wants to do, it'd be
cool?  I agree with you, quotes are fine, but I aver as long as they are
properly credited and formulated as such, it's good.  My problem is when I
am quoted (don't laugh, I have been quoted!) and I have not been credited
and the "writer" presented it as his/her own idea or statement.  To me
that's plagiarism. I speak from the academic view (which I'm sure Bobby will
understand) when I say such stuff is sloppy and morally wrong.

Off the soapbox..hey, 'tis Saturday and awww... you got me all stirred up...

        Kathy S.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Betty B" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 9:57 AM
Subject: Quoting list posts (formerally: Re: Catching Up)


> In a message dated 12/06/2001 3:09:22 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
>
> > I agree, and if you know how to write you shouldn't need quotes from
e-mails
> > and general communications.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Anthony
> >
> Anthony,
>
> I'm not sure how the inclusion of an occasional quote constitutes
literary
> weakness.  Please explain.
>
> I have been quoted before, and have always deemed it an honor.  Some
people
> live their entire lives without ever being heard, much less quoted.
>
> I don't know what's worse though: Never having been heard, or being
slapped
> down for having a good idea in a place where support is more suitably
> indicated.
>
> Betty