We just got words from Dan, the List Mom, about the top-bottom posting issue and here is what he said:
" The rule applies regardless of the default behavior of any given email client. We established the rule for four reasons: 1. It's logical. It shows the flow from message to response. 2. It makes it possible to read a reply without having to skip past the new text to read the quoted material it's responding to. If the thread hasn't been active for a day or two - or you've been away from email over the weekend - this is very helpful. 3. Bottom posting forces people to see how much they're quoting and should act as a visual reminder not to quote everything. 4. Finally, it's nice to have consistency. This is all about best practices, not default email software behavior. Dan " So, folks, better get used to it. I am not happy to have to remind people but we've been asked to so I'm just carrying on. Let's not turn this into a debate as to whether top or bottom posting is best, OK? Now resuming our G-Books regular content... -Laurent. G-Books List Nanny -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
