Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 18:03:27 +0200
From: Tomas Szepe <szepe@pinerecords.com>
To: Steven Cole <elenstev@mesatop.com>, bill davidsen <davidsen@tmr.com>,
       linux-kernel@vger.kernel.org
Subject: Re: Posting format
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> [Robert.L.Harris@rdlg.net]
> 
> On the other hand if everyone posted at the top it would be considerably
> easier reading for those who have been following the conversation
> without having to scroll down and figure out where comments and the
> conversation is at.

So how do you context-quote when replying at the top?

Original text:

	Argument A.
	Argument B.

Reply:

	Reply intro text.

	Reaction A.
	> Argument A.

	Reaction B.
	> Argument B.

I don't think so.  Awkward (mixing directions) and confusing.

> For those new to the conversation they can just start at the bottom and
> scroll up.

Ever actually tried doing that?  IMHO it's not half as practical and
natural as reading from the top down.  (You have to keep scrolling,
searching for block starts.)

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Tomas Szepe <szepe@pinerecords.com>
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