"Bob" wrote in message
news:JA4Xd.44051$r55.10321@attbi_s52...
It's a PITA to have to scan through some times 2 or 3 or more messages to
get to a reply.
Some of you think it's ridiculous to top post, but that's your opinion,
and
I'm entitled to mine!

The real problem is trimming post, not top or bottom posting.

OTOH, when you take over as moderator, you can insist on top posting.