Re: [Staffslug] Unsubscribing, and answering questions [was Re: (no subject) ]

On 05/01/07, Kris Douglas <webbox.uk(a)gmail.com&gt; wrote: It was indeed, Kris. However, it also serves to highlight an ongoing debate/argument ( I hope it stays the former on this list) that happens on thousands of lists worldwide. The very subject of top posting is highly contentious and has been the subject of quite a few web debates. Just try typing 'top posting' into a search engine. If you do it in Google the first entry comes up as the Wikipedia one. They claim (erroneously, which just proves the Wikipedia is not always correct) that top posting is more normal. However, judge for yourself, if you scroll down that Wikipedia page they give an example of top posting and an example of bottom posting. For me the bottom posted example is far, far clearer. I just got confused with the top posted one. Maybe it would be a good idea to poll all members and ask what the preference is. This would alleviate any further arguments for now (it will crop up again in the future, I guarantee it and would stake a bet of £1,000 on it which is amazing for me because I'm not a gambler) and it also means we have a reference point to bring to the attention of newcomers to the list. -- ============================================== Don't take it to the tip recycle it via the Freecycle(r) Network. For a group near to you look here: Worldwide http://www.freecycle.org/ United Kingdom http://uk.freecycle.org/ ============================================ Kevan Farmer Linux user #373362 Staffordshire