Search function of mailing list not working?

[BrianA_MN]

On Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:36:17 -0500
"Derek Atkins" <derek at ihtfp.com> wrote:
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> ... I need to figure how how to re-introduce that.  Or
> better, have a good link-way to search...

Or, simply but the search instructions method on the page.

> On the other hand, replying COMPLETELY at the bottom can make it hard
> to know what part of the A: message you're replying to...

True, my error. :-)
What is the proper or requested method for this list,
top/bottom/in-between?  I assume snipped?
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Pax tecum, absit iniuria;
Brian

Addendum:
A: Because it makes understanding the conversation harder!
Q: What is wrong with top replying?