On 5 November 2011 18:55, BeeRich <[email protected]> wrote: > Actually, it doesn't.
What doesn't what? > [snip] > Arguing how people should post online is futile and simply an expression of > someone's preferences. Don't do it then, I wasn't arguing, just asking nicely. Colin > That's it. It can be argued into the ground like it has in the past. > Unless a list owner demands it, it's a topic that will never be solved. > > My preference is top posting because when I follow a thread, I don't have to > start over every time I come back to the thread. While I don't really care > myself, it's fine by me that people can post above or below. My mail > application can segregate quotations just fine, and I don't have any problem > getting past it. I don't even notice if it's top or bottom. I personally > don't like having to scroll down several pages to see someone else say "ya > I've experienced that result as well". It's a waste of time, and my right > hand isn't getting any younger every time I use that wheel. > > > > On 2011-11-04, at 12:56 PM, Craig White wrote: > >> it seems pretty clear that the logical flow of top to bottom favors bottom >> posting for anything beyond a short reply that in essence terminates the >> discussion. >> >> While I am reasonably neutral on the topic myself - the issue really becomes >> one for those who are taking the time to reply and on a topic that has >> several replies, the top postings tend to confuse who said what/when. You >> should keep in mind that those who reply - especially those who are >> knowledgeable such as Frederick and Colin, I would want to do anything that >> makes it easy for them to engage/stay engaged but hey, that's just me. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en. > > -- gplus.to/clanlaw -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en.
