Effective Posting Styles (And Suggested Improvements)

I didn't get to go through them all but I saw a lot of good replies so far. I have found that being as brief as you can and saving what I call "your big guns" for later, when one of your comments is challenged, is usually the best approach. As another poster said, nobody wants to read a book, and I usually skip them when they go on too long as well. Avoid big block paragraphs. Also being a little controversial without being vulgar helps to hold readers attention. It's just human nature to be drawn to a good "duke em out" discussion, so don't be afraid to piss people off a little bit with some good comical sarcasm. That spice turns an otherwise dull hum drum discussion into a fun read.