Try it, and you'll see the coded quote appear in the text window where you type your posting. You can delete from, or edit, the quote (or, if one thinks one can get away with it, actually alter the text).

Also, for uses of UBB code, check out:
http://www.flyertalk.com/faqsfr.htm

[This message has been edited by Counsellor (edited 07-08-2000).]