Well, if we were reading one post your idea would make sense. But we are reading a
lot of posts (sorted by subject and thread in a mail reader). That means that we are
following the thread and have some idea of what is going on. In other words, have
already read the other guys post, scrolling through it again is a pain in the arse.
If it has been awhile, we can scroll down and refresh our memory --but my finger gets
sore (scrolling mouse)if I have to do it to much <grin>.
I see no need for a consensus. People can do as they like, but they should know
that sometimes their post will not get read if they bottom post.
graywolf
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frank theriault wrote:
On 9/14/05, Graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
That is okay as I see your name and scroll down. However, often I browse
through the list click, read, delete. If someone bottom posts the middle step
is often skipped if I am in any kind of hurry because I do not scroll unless
the comment catches my interest. If I can not see it in the window without
scrolling it can not do that.
Bottom posting is something that is left over from the old dial up and download
uucp days. Come on guys it is not 1972 anymore.
Is it worth seeking a consensus here? I used to top-post. Then I
heard a few opinions that bottom-posting was preferable, so I
switched. Now it seems that top posting is preferred.
I don't have particularly strong thoughts on the matter, but
bottom-posting seems somewhat logical to my (likely) skewed way of
thinking, as anyone who reads the post from top to bottom will first
read the post to which I'm replying, thus giving some context to my
response. As long as I delete previous posts, or if the initial post
is lengthy, snip judiciously, not much scrolling will be required, and
possibly (just possibly) my posts will make more sense.
However, whatever the majority wants, I'll do. As long as I agree
with them <g>.
cheers,
frank
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