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Old 04-24-2011, 08:55 AM   #106
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I'm mystified. AOL style? What's that? We never caught onto AOL here so no idea..
You used to be able to tell that someone was using AOL when you got top posting instead of the correct bottom posting. This reply is bottom posted.
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Old 04-24-2011, 11:26 AM   #107
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A: It reverses the normal flow of conversation.
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Of course, it's not quite so relevant in on-line forums.
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Old 04-24-2011, 12:14 PM   #108
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Most people top post on forums because the purpose of the post is to read that person's comment whereas the purpose of the quote is to remind you what the comment refers to if you have lost the thread due to the disjointed nature of forum posting...
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Old 04-25-2011, 09:25 AM   #109
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Why quote at all if you're just going to bury it?
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Old 04-25-2011, 09:57 AM   #110
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As I said above... because the primary purpose of a post is the comment of the poster... the quote is simply to point to what you may be replying to because it is possible to lose the direct linkage of replies as the postings aren't linear... the quote is not the primary point of the post...


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MJK2111, I'm afraid, so terribly, terribly afraid, that you're 100% wrong.
Well, I'm sure I'll have to take you at your word (snicker, snicker).

But just in case, you'll be the first on my list of ignored users. Congratulations!
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Old 04-25-2011, 10:27 AM   #112
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A: It reverses the normal flow of conversation.


Of course, it's not quite so relevant in on-line forums.
I do think it is quite relevant as we not only loose the flow, we have to shift down to the quote and then back up to the post. It's better to start with the quote and then move to the post. Especially if we want/need to read the quote before the post.

Top posting is so AOL, it's not funny.
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Old 04-25-2011, 12:34 PM   #113
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As I said above... because the primary purpose of a post is the comment of the poster... the quote is simply to point to what you may be replying to because it is possible to lose the direct linkage of replies as the postings aren't linear... the quote is not the primary point of the post...
No, it isn't the primary point, but it does create some momentary confusion. If I don't know what you're talking about, I have to look at the bottom of your post in order to get an idea of what you're referring to. If I am not used to your way of top posting, then I may not see the quote and have to read through previous posts, thus removing the point in quoting in the first place.

Top posting on forums is not the norm, and if people aren't used to it, it just makes issues.
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Old 04-26-2011, 02:18 AM   #114
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Well, gee, golly gosh willikers, MJK2111, if I'm not the top of your pops, the ones in front of me must be absolute BTs!
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Old 04-26-2011, 06:16 AM   #115
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Old 04-26-2011, 08:05 AM   #116
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So now we're reduced to talking about order of posting... well, my only comment is tough, if you don't like the way I post then don't read it... I've been posting and commenting online since long before the web even existed and this is the 1st time someone has been so anal as to complain about the way I post... if you can't figure it out then possibly the whole site may be a little too technical for you...


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I do think it is quite relevant as we not only loose the flow, we have to shift down to the quote and then back up to the post. It's better to start with the quote and then move to the post. Especially if we want/need to read the quote before the post.

Top posting is so AOL, it's not funny.
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No, it isn't the primary point, but it does create some momentary confusion. If I don't know what you're talking about, I have to look at the bottom of your post in order to get an idea of what you're referring to. If I am not used to your way of top posting, then I may not see the quote and have to read through previous posts, thus removing the point in quoting in the first place.

Top posting on forums is not the norm, and if people aren't used to it, it just makes issues.
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Old 04-26-2011, 11:32 AM   #117
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So now we're reduced to talking about order of posting... well, my only comment is tough, if you don't like the way I post then don't read it... I've been posting and commenting online since long before the web even existed and this is the 1st time someone has been so anal as to complain about the way I post... if you can't figure it out then possibly the whole site may be a little too technical for you...
That I find extremely hard to believe. I started with BBS's and moved to usenet and so on before there were browser based forums, and people generally were hypercritical when it came to post etiquette. I mean, there were HUGE flamewars about the subject after Eternal September.
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Now you're reduced to calling me a liar... normally I resist ignore but you have just become a viable candidate for the honour... and Dave Fischer was a L33tist jerk, late to the scene...


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That I find extremely hard to believe. I started with BBS's and moved to usenet and so on before there were browser based forums, and people generally were hypercritical when it came to post etiquette. I mean, there were HUGE flamewars about the subject after Eternal September.
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Old 04-26-2011, 01:43 PM   #119
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Douse your fire, nobody likes show-offs !
I see that you like to quibble. And it is not the first time someone complains about what you post. Stop attacking people.

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Where's the quibble, what's the show-off (try looking at the tech savvy thread for that) and I didn't try the obscure (for most users) reference... If I am attacked then may I not reply or do you only prefer sycophantic agreements, preferably with yourself? As for quibbling... got a mirror?


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I see that you like to quibble. And it is not the first time someone complains about what you post. Stop attacking people.
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