>>2. The primary reason I like the distinction of the envelopes is helps
>>me decide what to include in my replies to someone. If I see someone has a
>>yellow envelope, I usually spell out acronyms, format URLs, be more specific
>>about file locations, and add any other detail to assist them where they lack
>>the advantages of PUTM.
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>Actually, I disagree with this one: what about the Basic member who reads a post addressed to a PUTM, or an MVP? I'll try to think about this more in my own posting....
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I thought about that when I wrote it, but my main objective was to be as honest and open as possible regarding what I was doing at the time. Now, I try to be more cognizant of this.