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To: fyo who wrote (61238)6/10/1999 2:12:00 PM
From: RDM  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1573930
 
<I hope the above usage is clearer >

It is for me and my limited understanding.

I hope that I haven't in any way offended your posts. 'name: text' has
frequently been used by posters on this thread in other ways. Many times in flaming interactions. I read many of these posts quickly. My eyes trigger the the <> and the "Re:"

Some people use "fyo- blah" to clarify that "blah" is directed at fyo. Some posters want to send a comment to a particular person and not necessarily direct it the thread in general.