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Etiquette and Top-Posting
Top-posting is a means of showing courtesy to other
NG users by replying to them when you have something to contribute. Not replying at all when you could, replying without any quoted text, and replying with abusive personal remarks show a lack of etiquette. The placing of quoted text is not a matter of etiquette nor of manners. Those who object, and become emotionally disturbed and abusive, at what is merely a difference of style and a matter of personal free-choice, should, perhaps, seek psychiatric help? In any case, top-posted articles already are preceded by a great deal of text in the header, text which includes references. I have no doubt that everybody will find this reply to be acceptable on all grounds, because, in order to not offend the emotionally-challenged, it is a bottom-posted reply. Barry OGrady wrote: On 23 Jun 2006 05:08:32 -0700, "Confused" wrote: (M3/CB Fools' Licensees are renowned for being ignorant and for being anti-social. Every single such licensee who has ever contributed to u.r.a has exhibited one, or both, traits.) What is top posting? Top-posting is a means of showing courtesy to other NG users by replying to them when you have something to contribute. Not replying at all when you could, replying without any quoted text, and replying with abusive personal remarks show a lack of etiquette. The placing of quoted text is not a matter of etiquette nor of manners. Those who object, and become emotionally disturbed and abusive, at what is merely a difference of style and a matter of personal free-choice, should, perhaps, seek psychiatric help? In any case, top-posted articles already are preceded by a great deal of text in the header, text which includes references. I have no doubt that everybody will find this reply to be acceptable on all grounds, because, in order to not offend the emotionally-challenged, it is a bottom-posted reply. |