On Tue, 1 Apr 1997, James J. Reca wrote:
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> Personally, I prefer the current, more common-sensical, approach of
> conveying emphasis by the JUDICIOUS use of capitals.

I strike a bit of a compromise, capitalizing only the Initial letter of
words which may need emphasis. That's Lots faster in typing and less
threatening on the screen than either leading And trailing asterisks or
underlines   or all caps.
   Just my way of doing things; maybe it'll catch on?  ;;)  [bifocal smilie]
Chris  [log in to unmask]  Bloomington, IN