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Subject: [OM] Re: List etiquette for replies
From: Paul Braun <cygnus@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:07:25 -0600
James Howe wrote:
> Is there a preference for 'top-posting' vs. 'bottom-posting'?
> 
> On 12/11/06, ScottGee1 <scottgee1@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Not to nag, but I will . . .   ;o)
>>
>> When we reply to messages, it's a good idea to delete anything from
>> the previous messages that does not apply to the response.
>>

I prefer bottom-posting, since it gives context to the reply.  I'm also 
completely for deleting non-relevant text and spaces and reply headers 
from earlier replies.

And, while we're at it, I also get frustrated by those who receive the 
digest, and don't change the subject line to somehow indicate what the 
heck the post is actually about.

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Paul Braun
Valparaiso, IN

"There's a fine line between stupid, and clever." - David St. Hubbins

"Enjoy every sandwich." - Warren Zevon

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