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Thread ID: 115279	2011-01-11 02:11:00	I must have missed something	tuiruru (12277)	PC World Chat

Post ID	Timestamp	Content	User
1168753	2011-01-11 02:11:00	Hi Can somebody please explain why, and/or when, the "recent" practice (will in forums like this anyway) of putting asterisks around words started eg. "We *only* do open source (well, technically, Free and open source software)."? That was taken from here (computerworld.co.nz) which is actually an *interesting* debate. (did I do that right?) Answers please - I'm perplexed! :stare:	tuiruru (12277)
1168754	2011-01-11 02:18:00	As per several "Definitions" :p only being a smart arse there :lol: -- Putting asterisks around a word or group of words indicates *emphasis* on that word or group of words. Generally most people will read something, and if there happens to be a Specific section to an answer, its often overlooked. Especially if the answer is complicated or long.	wainuitech (129)
1168755	2011-01-11 02:19:00	Usually used for emphasis where the text box has no Bold, Italic or Underline options... Like the difference here between the Post Quick Reply box (no controls) and the Post Reply box (formatting controls available)	johcar (6283)
1168756	2011-01-11 02:29:00	It's an alternative of using CAPITAL letters where it *may* look like excessive shouting :p	pcuser42 (130)
1168757	2011-01-11 02:48:00	I *think* Chill pioneered it here... Works well, *most* of the time.	wratterus (105)
1168758	2011-01-11 02:52:00	*Does it matter*??	Pato (2463)
1168759	2011-01-11 02:56:00	*Probably not* *Ken* :cool:	kenj (9738)
1168760	2011-01-11 03:26:00	*could* get *to* be *rather* annoying *if* used *excessively* or *when* emphasizing *the* wrong *words*	Myth (110)
1168761	2011-01-11 03:44:00	⁂ Yes ⁂ could ⁂ be ⁂ very ⁂ annoying ⁂	zqwerty (97)
1168762	2011-01-11 04:01:00	Indeed.	pcuser42 (130)
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