James, FWIW, IMO, it is very important to include at least the part to which one is replying. Too many posts go back & forth to know exactly what a reply is referring to if the reference is not quoted. Now, on the other hand, your post carried too much "extra baggage" with it that was also unnecessary. Bonnie daughter of Jim 77/72 * * * Live well * Laugh often * Love much Join SPARKLE [log in to unmask] In a message dated 1/16/00 7:41:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > Why do most people when they reply include the original message? >