Thread hijacking (i.e. don't use reply unless you are REALLY replying)

[Oliver Grawert]

hi,
Am Dienstag, den 21.12.2004, 09:50 +0200 schrieb Peter Damoc:
> On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 11:42:50 -0500, Eric Dunbar <eric.dunbar at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > I'm thinking it's 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. There seem to
> > be as many people who prefer top-posting as there are that are
> > vehemently opposed.
> >
> > We'd be much further ahead if people were to devote their energies to
> > <snipping> posts, and removing headers and footers, regardless of
> > whether they top- or not-top-post.
> >
> 
> I don't want people to tell me how I should write emails.... so... I don't tell them how they should write theirs.
> I prefer bottom posting because I can get to the reply knowing at least some of what people are replying to.
> In my view, the best way is to bottom post to a snippet or intertwined replying, this for me represents the pinnacle
> of respect and efficiency; respect for the readers time and efficiency by grouping concepts so that they are easy to comprehend.
> As I said... I don't think this should be enforced... it is a matter of manners.

i think these two statements would make a very good wiki text.

;)

ciao
	oli

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