> > > So as long as enough context is provided so that the reply
> > > is coherent, then reasonable people will have no problem with
> > > top-posting.
> >

> > Scott Dattalo wrote:
> > It's not just about providing context, but also the ease of access to that
> > context.  Reading a top posted reply can be annoying because you have to
> > scoll around a lot to figure out the context.
> >

On Sat, Nov 26, 2005 at 07:21:01AM +0800, Xiaofan Chen wrote:
> I am very surpised that Scott has such an open view. Interesting to know.
> Anyway, if one trim the original to very short, I think both top and bottom
> posting should be allowed and it is just a personal preference and a mail
> client preference. Actually I think top-posting here is even slightly better.

Context posting is how people typically read. Top posting is like having a FAQ
with all of the answers at the top and all of the questions after the answers.

Humans read in context. Postings should be written in context.

Trimming is orthogonal to the issue.

BAJ
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