[rescue] Top vs. Bottom posting (was: revived: TiBook G4 867...)

[alex d]

> From: "Lionel Peterson" <lionel4287 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [rescue] Top vs. Bottom posting (was: revived: TiBook G4 867...)
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> I find neither of my two previous responses to this email, one top-posted, the
> other bottom-posted, 'insulting'

Nothing insulting about it, but from a user experience point of view the bottom posting method is 'better'.

I read John's message (which you trimmed) and then see your Nice! comment. I know what you're saying Nice! to. Makes sense and it flows nicely.

When you top posted, I had to ask myself - What is he saying Nice! to? Scan message, shift eyesight to bottom, read John's message  (which you trimmed) then go Ahhh! That's what's he's saying Nice! to. Awkward.

When you're commenting inline, you put your comments after (bottom) the quoted piece for the same reason - It makes sense and it flows nicely.
Why would you do it differently other times?

Just my $0.02

cheers
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alex


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