Whaaa ? Wot do you mean by top-posting ???
Elton Woo wrote:
On November 18, 2003 04:38 pm, Keith G. Robertson-Turner "Keith G. Robertson-Turner" <redhat-forums@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I think you misunderstood. ... Not *my* answer, but the answer i would expect of the person(s) to whom the question is addressed.A: <enter flame, long, illogical tirade here>
However, flaming them is pointless, since 50% of all top posters are
clueless newbies (flaming a newbie is like punching a baby) and 50% used
Given the general ASSumption that English is the lingua franca of
Internet and International communications. Think of this: What if
you were in a discussion group where the standard language was of an Indo-Eurasian family (e.g. hebrew, japanese, hindi).
Would you start writing from right to left, instead of the accepted
practice of from left to right _just because_ you felt like it?
As I've said, whatever you write in this medum (the Internet) is there for the future and for all to see. Refusing to adhere to certain accepted standards is not merely disrespectful and considerate of others, but in the end, it is a mark of total disrespect for ONESELF.
I have been very patient watching this very busy list, and the many
"top posted" messages, HTML, and "no subject" ones.
NOTE: I am not seeking to impose my will or opinions on ANYONE. My post was intended as a _gentle reminder_ or "heads up" to users, new and old.
I will warn you against crossing on a red light, or the dangers of smoking, but if you insist on getting run over by a truck, or poisoning your lungs, <*SHRUG*> it's no skin off my nose!
"Vive et laisse mourir" I always say!
cheers,
Elton ;-)
constantly stirring... :-)
It certainly does make it easier to follow a thread if all the posts are in the same direction.
I wonder if it would be possible to make a plugin for Mozilla that "fixed" top-posts for view or reply? Then things would correct themselves automagically....
Mike
