okay, seeing as we are abusing each other, can i just say that this argument is completely stupid? Okay, i can userstand why the use of HTML is annoying, but does it _really_ matter weather the message is posted at the top or bottom???? Oh, and yes, i am a top poster, if you dont like it.. ignore me :) Now can we get back to Linux like discussions? Jamie Adams Housing Assistant --------------------------------- Tel: (01723) 507543 Fax: (01723) 355862 >---------- >From: Charles Punch[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >Reply To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: 24 August 2001 13:48 >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [newbie] just wondering > ><<File: message.txt>> >s wrote: >> >> On Thursday 23 August 2001 07:32 pm, Charles Punch wrote: >> >> > > On Thursday 23 August 2001 07:49 pm, Matt Greer escribi�: >> > > > This list is doing a good job cracking down on html, now if only we >> > > > could do the same for top posters. >> > >> > What is the problem with top posting. It seems to me that usually it is >> > the only way to keep the message in context (especially if everyone else >> > on the thread is doing it that way) Shouldn't consistency be more >> > appropriate than having a war over which end to crack your eggs on? >> > >> > ShalomOut >> > Chal >> > Elder PCUSA >> > Registered Linux user # 217118 >> >> Actually I find it quite annoying if following a thread to have to scroll >>to >> the bottom of each and every post. I like top posting, but I usually >>follow >> suit with what the thread is doing. If I'm the first replier, then it >> depends if I'm posting throughout, tho due to the repeat of this >>conversation >> I mostly try bottom posting. I wouldn't want to fart in public or use the >> wrong fork... > >What do you do if it is important that the whole thread be understood in >context? do you post at the bottom? Wouldn't that cause one to have to >scroll "to the bottom" of the post as well? I hope it is understood that >I am not trying to be difficult, but trying to make sense of these >informal protocol. I also think it is crucial to remember that the right >fork may be on a different side of the plate in a different part of the >world. I have heard posts in favor of top posting and others against it. >Who do I follow? (that was a rhetorical question) I'm goning to follow >whatever make the most sense, so if you want to change my mind, give me >a good reason instead of an emotional outburst or you will be ignored. > >I wouldn't want to fart in public or use the wrong fork... > >A fart is your body complaining. If you want to use that analogy, why >would you *complain* in public? Posts that complain about problems >without offering a solution are the equivalent of someone standing in a >doorway, complaining about people who stand in the doorway. It does no >good to oversimplify a problem and apply a blanket "rule" that only >addresses the part that *you* are upset about. why not be positive and >illustrate a reasonable alternative? > >ShalomOut > Chal >Elder PCUSA >Registered Linux user # 217118 > >You k'n hide de fier, but w'at you gwine do wid de smoke? > -- Joel Chandler Harris, proverbs of Uncle Remus > > > >_____________________________________________________________________ >This message has been checked for all known viruses by Star Internet >delivered through the MessageLabs Virus Scanning Service. For further >information visit http://www.star.net.uk/stats.asp or alternatively call >Star Internet for details on the Virus Scanning Service. > _____________________________________________________________________ This message has been checked for all known viruses by Star Internet delivered through the MessageLabs Virus Scanning Service. For further information visit http://www.star.net.uk/stats.asp or alternatively call Star Internet for details on the Virus Scanning Service.
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