Posted by Els on 11/23/84 11:43

Greg N. wrote:

> I have no sympathy for pedantic boneheads. A top-posted sentence or two
> in response to a sentence or two of a [well snipped] question is
> certainly nothing that justifies a discomposed "don't top post" dunning.

It's stopping them before they start - condone 2 lines, and the next
time they top post on a lengthy post they'll point to the others that
are all toppposting: "I thought it was the convention here".

> But, if you're replying to a lengthy, probably nested, quote, top
> posting is a bad idea.
>
> Sorry, I can't clearly define the border line between the two.
> As I said, it's a matter of good judgement.

And you are gonna teach that judgement to every newbie? While you
can't even pinpoint the border? It must be much easier to just always
bottom post. There is no excuse for top posting.

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