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Shane77624 · 08-21-2009, 04:12 PM

I'd really like to comment/vote on this, but I have no idea what it is in reference to.

ID_ford_boy · 08-21-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane77624

I'd really like to comment/vote on this, but I have no idea what it is in reference to.

cutting and pasting full articles as the OP for a new thread...

KEVWYO · 08-21-2009, 10:18 PM

I like the full article .... within reason (some get more than a little long) because the poster will often emphasize what they feel is important. That brings a little "depth" and "texture" to the discussion.

**scjbash** · 08-21-2009, 11:02 PM

I like cut and pastes for the reasons others have given. I like a link to be given as a reference as well. The OP should add some of their thoughts, though I admit there have been times I have found something I wanted members to see but found it right before leaving for work or something and didn't have the time to add much commentary. I do always come back to the thread as soon as I get a chance and participate though. I say let them stay.

**GreenBayShooter** · 08-22-2009, 11:25 AM

I think this is more in reference to those who basically use it as a grenade - throw it into the room and then duck for cover...
I have done cut and pastes once or twice in the past, but only when the article is just informative, and not a biased opinion piece. Usually it is something I have received via email.

**Frenchy** · 08-22-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenBayShooter

I think this is more in reference to those who basically use it as a grenade - throw it into the room and then duck for cover...
I have done cut and pastes once or twice in the past, but only when the article is just informative, and not a biased opinion piece. Usually it is something I have received via email.

I do this with Ron Paul's weekly pieces.

Etta Place · 08-22-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Frenchy

I do this with Ron Paul's weekly pieces.

In that case we know what Paul's biases are and basically what his message is, so there's no confusion.

nalioth · 08-22-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenBayShooter

Usually it is something I have received via email.

This is the WORST source of 'cut and paste'.

99% of stuff you get in your email is an old-n-busted internet meme.

**Powerman** · 08-22-2009, 06:34 PM

Personally, I don't really care. What I don't like is that this site just looks like one big spam server. Seems excessive.

But hey, it's cool. I don't mind that strongly. I do feel it needs some of the OP's own thoughts on the subject.

Like most of the C&P isn't even news, it is just an OP-ED piece. Then the OP writes, "this guys got it right". Well good for that guy.

What do YOU THINK?

**Super Trucker** · 08-23-2009, 05:20 PM

One of the best things I have ever read on this board was a cut and paste by a MOD. He commented ZERO until the fifth page other than saying permission was granted to copy it.

THE BASICS OF MARKSMANSHIP - Part 1 and Part 2

And for some reason it is a sticky.

View Poll Results: What should be the policy on cut and pastes?
Delete them unless the OP posts a reasonable dialog to support his/her positon along with it	36	28.80%
Leave them alone, I like to read them	56	44.80%
Links only, I'll go read it if I want to.	22	17.60%
No opinion on this one, you figure it out.	11	8.80%
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08-21-2009, 04:12 PM	#21
Shane77624 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hillister, TX Posts: 66	Cut and Paste I'd really like to comment/vote on this, but I have no idea what it is in reference to.
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08-21-2009, 10:18 PM	#23
KEVWYO XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 7,818	I like the full article .... within reason (some get more than a little long) because the poster will often emphasize what they feel is important. That brings a little "depth" and "texture" to the discussion.
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08-21-2009, 11:02 PM	#24
scjbash XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,023	I like cut and pastes for the reasons others have given. I like a link to be given as a reference as well. The OP should add some of their thoughts, though I admit there have been times I have found something I wanted members to see but found it right before leaving for work or something and didn't have the time to add much commentary. I do always come back to the thread as soon as I get a chance and participate though. I say let them stay. __________________ Life is hard; it's harder if you're stupid. - John Wayne
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08-22-2009, 11:25 AM	#25
GreenBayShooter XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: I don't know. Seems like North Korea Posts: 3,337	I think this is more in reference to those who basically use it as a grenade - throw it into the room and then duck for cover... I have done cut and pastes once or twice in the past, but only when the article is just informative, and not a biased opinion piece. Usually it is something I have received via email. __________________ Censored (POLITICAL Content)
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Powerman XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,604	Personally, I don't really care. What I don't like is that this site just looks like one big spam server. Seems excessive. But hey, it's cool. I don't mind that strongly. I do feel it needs some of the OP's own thoughts on the subject. Like most of the C&P isn't even news, it is just an OP-ED piece. Then the OP writes, "this guys got it right". Well good for that guy. What do YOU THINK? __________________ XD-45 service Springer Trigger job TFOs Coal... Powering China's economic engine. Liberals now see it as a way to destroy ours.
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08-23-2009, 05:20 PM	#30
Super Trucker XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,241	One of the best things I have ever read on this board was a cut and paste by a MOD. He commented ZERO until the fifth page other than saying permission was granted to copy it. THE BASICS OF MARKSMANSHIP - Part 1 and Part 2 And for some reason it is a sticky. Last edited by Super Trucker; 08-23-2009 at 05:23 PM.
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