Macros -- was: EDit mask for floating minus (negative)

2014-07-22 Thread Steve Hobson
John Gilmore wrote: I disagree so strongly with an earlier recommendation to avoid macros that I do not trust myself to comment upon it. I will, however, venture to remind its poster that LIBMAC makes relevant macro definitions readily and immediately available. I am the poster you refer

Re: Macros -- was: EDit mask for floating minus (negative)

2014-07-22 Thread Tony Thigpen
There is just so much wrong with several things you mentioned. But, based on your last statement, you don't care anyway, so I, for one, will not bother. I just pity the poor people you work with. Tony Thigpen -Original Message - From: Steve Hobson Sent: 07/22/2014 04:25 PM John

Re: Macros -- was: EDit mask for floating minus (negative)

2014-07-22 Thread Steve Hobson
Tony Thigpen wrote: There is just so much wrong with several things you mentioned. But, based on your last statement, you don't care anyway, so I, for one, will not bother. Actually I do care. That's why I post here. If you disagree with what I say then tell me (and others here) what's

Re: Macros -- was: EDit mask for floating minus (negative)

2014-07-22 Thread Steve Hobson
John Gilmore wrote We do not inhabit the same universe of discourse, and I do not really think that you would be persuaded by any attempt on my part to convince you of (what I take to be) the folly of your views. I think you do a disservice to the strength of your arguments (which I don't