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On 11-04-27 03:57 AM, Andreas Leitgeb wrote:
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> As I explained already once, a snippet like this:
> 
>    Eric Sosman wrote:
>    >> Let me [...]
> 
> does NOT say, that the words "Let me" were Eric's, but instead implies,
> that Eric Sosman had quoted someone who wrote those words, because there
> are two levels difference in indentation.
[ SNIP ]

That's strictly true, but Jesus, I hope nobody does that. :-) I've seen
a few too many flame wars start from attribution confusion caused by
quoting finessing like that.

AHS