Re: [tlug] Re: top posting

[Scott Robbins <scottro@example.com>]

On Tue, Feb 18, 2003 at 12:36:05AM +0900, Charles Muller wrote:


> For a fairly detailed explanation on top posting, see:
> 
>  http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/gey_stv0.htm
> 
> I was also not aware of the distinctions when I first joined TLUG, but after
> a bit of checking around, I discovered that bottom posting is clearly the
> accepted custom on well-run, mature technical lists. Most people are so
> accustomed to it that it usually doesn't have to be mentioned.


As an amusing (hopefully) sidebar--as I only belonged to tech lists, I
decided to broaden my horizons and subscribe to a list about Buffy the
Vampire Slayer--yes, I know I need a life, that's another topic.

Anyway...I was suddenly back in the world of users.  Top posting, the
majority being AOL accounts and tons of html email.  We get spoiled.  

Top posting in this case, means taking a 300 line email and writing,
yeah, I think so too on top.

We do get spoiled on lists that are basically technical in nature.


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