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Does this begin to tell you what you want to know ... ??

ArfaGlad it was of some help. I guess that you still didn't understand the
Wikipedia entry on top posting though ...

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Looks like he understood the information on when it was preferable to
top post. Which in his reply was acceptable.

When replying to a long post and not to specific points within the
post, it is acceptable to top post a statement that the information is
useful, or a thank you for the following information.
Top posting when replying to long posts and not making specific
responses to information within the long post is easier to read and
understand.