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Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 10/31/07 16:59
Jackie Silva wrote:
> "Jeff Gaines" <jgaines_newsid@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:xn0fd3igc2joqxj000@news.individual.net...
>> On 31/10/2007 in message <13ig9nsqr2ak39d@news.supernews.com> Jackie Silva
>> wrote:
>>
>>> there is no "standard" posting style as long as it's clear and
>>> understandable! top-posting is fine. bottom-posting is good too. it's a
>>> matter of individual preference.... your whining is way off-topic. this
>>> has nothing to do with the OP's question.
>> It would be more accurate to say that relative newcomers are unaware of
>> the conventions, or the reasons for them.
>>
>> Try a Google for 'netiquette'.
>>
>>
>>> --Jackie S
>> There's also a standard for signature separators, you don't meet that
>> either.
>>
>> --
>> Jeff Gaines Damerham Hampshire UK
>> This is as bad as it can get, but don't bet on it
>
>
>
> there are multiple posting conventions used on usenet. read up:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posting_style
>
> your arguments against one posting style are based on the original
techical
> limitations of usenet.
>
(Top posting fixed)
No, my arguments are based on the STANDARDS OF THIS GROUP.
And idiots who refuse to follow standards don't get many responses in
this group.
Your arguments for top posting are based on being too lazy to scroll to
the bottom of the page before you start posting.
A. Because they're arrogant jerks.
Q. Why do they continue doing it?
A. Because it upsets the normal flow of the conversation.
Q. Why is top posting bad?
A. People who top post.
Q. Why are the most annoying people on usenet?
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