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Re: [APD] subject changing, top posting, quoting
The protocol is to top post except for those that think it is vile and rude and then you should bottom post.
A few are fond of middle posting, but it is done, entering responses within the original text --Tom Barr likes to do it. I do it sometimes but usually opt for top posting.
There arguments for and against all the methods. It's like the pleat in trousers -- They suit some better than others but not all are suited by the same pants. It's a matter of fashion and convention. And tastes and conventions vary.
sh
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----- Original Message ----
From: REDRAGON40 at aol_com
To: aquatic-plants at actwin_com
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 3:30:21 PM
Subject: Re: [APD] subject changing, top posting, quoting
As a retired teacher, I really like the :stand in the corner" and "write 100
times" solutions. All kidding aside, I prefer bottom posting because I
would rather read the statement or question before the response. It makes more
sense to me. We are not on "Jeopardy". But the mixing of top and bottom
posting from one member to another is enough to make the mind spin.
As far as subject changing, IMHO people deserve to know the topic or thread
they are going to open.
Last but not least, the seemingly endless quoting and requoting is
confusing, but at least the little carat marks (>) let me scroll quickly through it,
whereas the unmarked quoting is extremely difficult to follow, especially
with mixed top and bottom posting.
No offense intended, folks, just my feelings on the subject.
Carol < ' )))><
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