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Unread 07-11-2009, 14:36
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Re: Use Of Punctuation In A Post And What Is Annoying or Confusing

One thought to consider is the way one chooses to point out the mistake or the area that he or she finds annoying. It has been suggested that this thread be 'bumped' as build season begins. There should be an appropriate and thoughtful way to do that rather than a rude or abrupt way.

Also, an appropriate way to make a correction suggestion to a poster is through a private message here in CD. That is my preferred method. That way, the mistake does not have to be brought to everyone's attention and the poster can decide whether or not to return to the post and edit out the mistake. I've had mixed responses when I do this but, by and large, the majority of the responses have been positive.

This can also be applied to a post that is confusing to me as a reader. I may contact the person and ask them to clarify what they are trying to say. I've found that sometimes the post is confusing and sometimes it is just my interpretation or understanding of the post.
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