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roachboy, I think you're slightly missing the point and benefit of this feature. First, the feature is not only useful for host. I have already gone back and edited a recent post of mine to utilize this feature, and I plan to do so with some others as well. It simply makes the site more readable while maintaining the content as well. This is especially true with host's posts though. His research is valued. That's why we've tried to find some way, time and time again, to reach a balance between his research and creating a friendly site for users who do not wish to be forced to scroll so much in every thread he posts in. Unfortunately, many previous ideas were countered by host with the fact that a lot of the things he quotes are not freely available elsewhere on the web, hence, he can't simply link to them. This new feature, on the other hand, allows host to provide his research while also not forcing people to scroll so much. Furthermore, it allows him to provide the whole article in hidden form while highlighting only the most important points for those who may not wish to read the whole article. Personally, I think that this is not only a good solution - it's the perfect solution. One thing is it not, on the other hand, is an attack on host or his research. If anything, it is a recognition of the value his research can bring.
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