If "meantext" exceeds the space provided, the overflow is invisible (because it's set to scroll). User can get to the hidden text by scrolling. However, this may not be obvious to Mac/iPhone users, because the genius big brains at Apple decided to make scrollbars invisible until one fidgets at them. We should have the audacity to rebel against Big Brother in this regard.
If "meantext" exceeds the space provided, the overflow is invisible (because it's set to scroll). User can get to the hidden text by scrolling. However, this may not be obvious to Mac/iPhone users, because the genius big brains at Apple decided to make scrollbars invisible until one fidgets at them. We should have the audacity to rebel against Big Brother in this regard.