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Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 23:04
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Re:forum contributions,what is the difference between a reply and a follow-up?
Or doesn't it matter which way we define our responses?

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Reply By: Member - Phil 'n Jill (WA) - Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 23:24

Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 at 23:24
OK I'll try this one - someone will soon sort me out if I get it wrong.

A reply falls in sequence after other 'replies'

A followup is appended directly below a reply - or the original post. I am of the understanding that this method allows you to directly respond to one of the contributors.

Have a gander at a few of the other threads and you will soon get the gist of it.

Enjoy the forum - it just keeps on gettin' better IMHO

And in response to your next question - look up 'abbreviations' somewhere on the page...

All the best - regards
Phil
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Follow Up By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 06:26

Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 06:26
"This is a follow up" Abbreviations are at the bottom of the page in line with the "alert moderator" button. Cheers,Bob

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Reply By: Member - John and Val - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 13:16

Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 13:16
Hi Richard,

Often it doesn't really matter, but there are some who get a bit tetchy if they think you have hijacked their follow-up.

In general, use reply to respond directly to whoever posted the thread. Use follow-up if you want to comment on something raised in a reply.

Cheers,

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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 13:57

Thursday, Mar 31, 2011 at 13:57
Richard,

Some poor sole from EO land has written a heap of Blogs about commonly asked questions in relation to the workings of the site.

Blogs written by Exploroz these should assist you in the general workings of the site :)


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Follow Up By: Member - Jayco_Mauler (Vic) - Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 11:59

Friday, Apr 01, 2011 at 11:59
Thanks for the very handy link Richard,

Any link that allows me to answer some of my own stupid questions to make way for the next batch is always appreciated

:O)

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