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TexasTowelie

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1. Thanks for the reminder.

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Mon Feb 9, 2015, 03:05 AM

Feb 2015

Occasionally I will post a fifth paragraph if it provides key information so that the OP is construed with the proper context or if the paragraphs are short (one sentence). The fair use guidelines that I've previously reviewed indicates that there is no specific requirement about four paragraphs; however, if someone wants more than be summarized then they should click the link.

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New people, please be aware of the 4 paragraph excerpting rule of copyrighted material.... [View all] steve2470 Feb 2015 OP

Thanks for the reminder. TexasTowelie Feb 2015 #1

I'm the same way steve2470 Feb 2015 #2