As for why, because it's much easier to read than having to scroll down to =
read a reply. I know of no email
client that opens emails and automatically scrolls to the end of them. Also=
 because replies are often cut off
of some programs on some devices that only show the first X characters of a=
 message. My iPhone is like
that. On those devices, you don't "get" to see the reply at all (depending =
how you get the message).
Those are the technical reasons who top posting is better.

That said, I also don't agree that any medium should have a hard rule about=
 posting, spelling, or grammar.

For those who don't like how others post, well, not everyone will like ever=
ything everyone else does - such is life.
Many times I open an email, and if I don't see a reply, I hit the delete bu=
tton. That's my personal choice.

Joe M.


 On Sat 02/04/11 11:49 PM , V G x.solarwind.x@gmail.com sent:
> Is top posting allowed on the list?
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> Also, since so many people don't like it, why do most clients do it by
> default, and it's not an option in many, either.
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