Remove automatic boldface for quoted blocks?

Simon Bridge · 06-05-2005, 04:22 AM

At first I thought it was just me - but I notice that quite a few folk remove the boldface tags from inside the default quote block. I think the boldface overemphasizes the quote and that the horizontal bars are quite enough distinction.

However - perhaps lots of folk like this?

Bruce Hill · 06-05-2005, 08:47 AM

Just my opinion, but the boldface does set it off. How this displays
would of course depend upon the users browser, selected fonts,
font size, etc. If there is a short reply after a short quote, I usually
leave it alone. But, if I reply to the quote in proper form, i.e. after
each question or part with a separate answer, bottom posting, I
will sometimes change the tags. LQ is the easiest to read forum IMO.

vharishankar · 06-05-2005, 09:14 AM

Let it remain in boldface. I think it stands out neatly as such.

However, those who prefer not to use the standard quote button (like I do sometimes when using the quick reply) can always copy/paste and use whatever formatting we want.

trickykid · 06-05-2005, 09:17 AM

I think it should stay. Quotes are usually bold and code tags are not, makes a easy distinction with a quick glance. If you won't want whatever it is your quoting to be bold, simply remove the bold tags from it.

vharishankar · 06-05-2005, 09:27 AM

Quote:

trickykid states:
I think it should stay.

One of those rare occasions where trickykid and I actually agree.

XavierP · 06-05-2005, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Harishankar
One of those rare occasions where trickykid and I actually agree.

Don't do it again

Simon Bridge · 06-06-2005, 02:07 AM

OK then ... it is just me