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10-03-2010, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Koir View Post
I'm nearly certain that was either a typographical error or some unknown form of emphasis used in typed communications. As the written word has no way to emphasize certain words or phrases, other methods must be used. I prefer to place asterisks (*) on both sides of a word or phrase to draw the reader's attention as though I am speaking the words aloud.

So yes, I agree with JamboP26's conclusion.

Hope that is of some use, Yuri.
Koir, thanks.
That solves the mystery.


Hello, I may not understand English very well and I may lack words but I will try to understand you.

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