Actually, I have a problem with too much trimming. I read replies that have cut off too much so one can't tell what or even who they are replying to. I leave on the post I am responding to and usually lop off previous posts. I believe that is customary. Lawrence _____ From: lit-ideas-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:lit-ideas-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Judith Evans Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 9:31 AM To: lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [lit-ideas] Re: the List could people please trim posts (leaving only a small part of the post to which they reply)? thank you Judy