It not just "repeating stuff," Jack, as each posting has additions, deletions, and changes to the Lexicon as we learn more so, no, I can’t just link to a static post. There’s no way to edit a static post.
Changes to the Lexicon are listed with a RED LEADER. Watch for them. Each reposting averages five to six additional entries or sub-entries. . . Or modifications of previous entries. I try to post the Lexicon only once per thread or if there has been a major addition to the Lexicon after major Q drops. It seems to work best that way for Freepers who use it regularly.
I had tried the link approach once only to have the entire thread zapped by the admin moderator due to troll activity, so the link was no good for many posts. . . plus it was static and filled with things that needed to be changed.
I’ve only had a total of three complaints about this method of posting the Lexicon and yours is the third. I don’t think a link would work as well. Sorry if it’s a problem for you.
Can you put a post JUST PRIOR to the DEFINITIONS post which jumps to a post JUST AFTER the DEFINITIONS post ?
Use a link to the thread and change the #PAGE NUMBER to the next higher number.
For instance, on this thread. The JUMP PAST link would have been post 5. The DEFINITIONS would be 6. The JUMP TO link would be 7.
SO... in post 5 you would have the link... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3641292/posts?q=1&;page=7
It could be tricky if someone managed to get in another post before you could input those 3 posts (actually, you wouldn’t even have to post a third one) so it would need to be done ASAP after the original thread is created.
On the other hand, IIRC, we can delete things on our profile/home page. It is conceivable that you could delete the old and post the updated one in its place. Then just post a link to that.
I’m the second complaint today!
How about linking to your profile page? That’s both static and editable?
The signal to noise ratio would be much better.
Swordmaker...
I’m reading this on a mobile and it is NO PROBLEM TO SCROLL THROUGH IT.
I appreciate your continuing addition.
The lengthy lexicon is not that much of a bother when I am on my cell phone. Thanks for all that you do.