Hi Andy!
Not to worry, my question was not sarcasm. I joined vim_mac a few days ago, and was genuinely interested in both the theory of top/bottom responding AND the local custom. Reading your explanation, I realised that I am myself more of a bottom poster, but that in certain occasions - when the thread contains only one main self-contained point - I naturally switch to top posting, .. as you can see. Anyway, I realise this is a bit off topic, so I'll stop here. I am in favour of reminders if necessary, and I would find it useful if newcomers were sent a description of the so-called local custom upon joining the group. Maybe post it online somewhere? Is there a website for the list? Thank you for your response! ~Etienne Le 3 sept. 09 à 01:40, Andy Michaels a écrit : > >> This is all very interesting, but as I am new on the list, I am not >> sure what you mean by top/bottom posting. Can I ask for a quick >> explanation? Thanks much! >> >> ~e > > Hi Etienne... > > Assuming your message wasn't sarcasm, top posting refers to replying > to a message with your response on top: > > > Your response > >>> original message > > > Bottom posting is the opposite: > > >>> original message > > Your response. > > > Or, as you'll sometimes see, bottom posters put their response inline > with the original post: > > >>> original post point 1 > > Your response 1 > >>> original post point 2 > > Your response 2 > > etc. > > In very long threads, the thread is much more easily read if bottom > posting is followed, because you read the thread from top to bottom, > rather than from bottom up, > > Hope that helps! If your response was sarcasm, then please ignore > this message! > > -Andy > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message from the "vim_mac" maillist. For more information, visit http://www.vim.org/maillist.php -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
