On Sun, 20 Nov 2005, Rick wrote:
and I have yet to see a valid argument for why bottom posting is better.
For starters, no one is arguing that bottom posting is better than top posting. I guess I'd use the term "Context Posting" for what has been the polite and standard posting procedure on usenet and mailing lists for well over 10 years.
Mailing lists discourses are essentially conversations. If I wish to respond to a statement that you've made, it's better to quote that statement in context, so we all understand exactly what is being referenced.
If this is unacceptable, then someone in charge please remove me. Otherwise, feel free to feel superior =)
You are in charge. Post as you wish, stay if you like. But understand that if you're posting for others to understand your point, clarity is your best friend. If what you have to say is worth posting at all, why not make the minimal effort to present your views in the proven clearest method possible?
Regards,
-Don