I've interestingly noted that thunderbird (favoured by many of us)
encourages bottom posting by it's default setting, but every time I set
it up for someone (or myself) I always change that.
I'd add that if I am coming in to a thread as the 2nd or subsequent
reply, to follow what the method used already, so while I personally
prefer top, I'll follow a bottom posted thread in my replies.
Cheers,
Roger
On 12/09/13 21:58, Derek Smithies wrote:
Hi,
we have discussed top posting.
we agreed it was sensible to cut a lot of the old text out of the reply.
I think we agreed that it does not matter which way you go (top or
bottom) as
long as you remove the old text.
My personal view is that top posting is the default of most mail
systems, and it is easier
to not swim against the tide.
Far too much time has been wasted in petty email wars over top vs
bottom posting.
Since smart phone usage is increasing all the time, it is considerate
if you put your email
in a format that is convenient for the maximum number of people.
my view: Edit wisely, write clearly, and top post.
Derek.
On 12/09/13 21:46, Ross Drummond wrote:
I am bucking the orthodxy regarding top posting.
To avoid a repeat of this I am now using top posting.
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