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Of course, we may change our comment policy at any time if we see the need for that.

We’re funny that way….

• Bob_Wallace

  Here are some codes people might find useful…
  Defines bold text

  Defines a long quotation
  Defines italic text
  Defines strikethrough text
  Defines strikethrough text
  Defines underlined text
  Remember to close your command with .

  Want bold? Use the strong with before the words to be shown bold and /strong with the after the words so that the rest of the world doesn’t get emboldened.

  • Bob_Wallace

    Obviously I need to work on that. But I’m strapped for time at the moment.

    Take this post as a sign the codes work. If used correctly. And check the Disqus link Calamity posted.

• Calamity_Jean

  For Disqus HTML codes, go to: https://help.disqus.com/customer/portal/articles/466253-what-html-tags-are-allowed-within-comments-