As someone else mentioned, it is easy to jot off a line or two without recognizing how it might be perceived by someone who can't see the expression on your face or hear your intended tone of voice. There is at least one other discussion group in which I have participated which has implemented a sort of stopgap for this and many other posting problems.

On the site I have used extensively the opportunity is given the posting party (Wow - Posting Party - Sounds like a fun thing!) to actually see the post as it would actually appear. This allows the opportunity to re-read the post for content, meaning, expression, punctuation, etc. as well as a chance to check to see if there are any HTML glitches. By the way, at the bottom of each posting box is a separate box in which one can paste a web address which might be pertinent to the discussion. No need for a bunch of HTML lingo there. Just cut and paste the address!

I think such things would be great additions to the 'Cat. It would make for a very easy and non-threatening way of referring people to the DT and possibly have the added effect of helping us to be an even friendlier and more helpful place to visit.