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Posted by Jackie Silva on 10/31/07 17:30
why do you insist on misquoting people when you respond?
"Jerry Stuckle" <jstucklex@attglobal.net> wrote in message
news:apKdndXjGeYPKbXanZ2dnUVZ_hmtnZ2d@comcast.com...
> 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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