--- Laurent Daudelin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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? Just my $.02 BUT Netscape Mail has the option to set your reply either above, below, or select the specific quote to reply to...It is located in the Account Settings section/Composition Regards, Mike K in Central PA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
