[asterisk-users] Top Posting

[Lesly Dorval]

Shaun Ruffell <sruffell <at> digium.com> writes:

> 
> Whatever your preferred style, the following post is at least worth 
> considering.
> 
> http://brooksreview.net/2011/01/interleaved-email/
> 
> My belief is that it would be nearly impossible for me to follow a high 
> volume list if top posting was the preferred style.  For example, the 
> following email from the LKML would need to be more verbose if all the 
> participants were top posting, because they would all have to set the 
> context for their comments.  Instead, you can follow the chain of 
> thought for each of the "threads" contained in the email.
> 
> http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1087665
> 
> Anyway, just something to consider,
> Shaun
I could never understand the strong objection regarding top-posting until Shaun
shared these examples - though I had been reading lists for more years than I
care to admit.  These examples clearly show how snipping and bottom posting
translate to susccint and clear contextual communication. From now I will
evangelize snipping and bottom posting.