Re: samba

On 25/06/2025 10:40, Michael Sierchio wrote:
> On Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 10:32 AM Johan Helsingius <julf@julf.com> wrote:
>>
>> On 25/06/2025 09:55, Odhiambo Washington wrote:
>>> I _prefer_ bottom-posting or the interleaved style. Top-posting is a no.
>>
>> Sure, I understand it is your personal preference. I am just wondering
>> if the list has a consensus or rule about it.
> 
> I am persuaded by the argument I've seen since my early days on USENET
> that interlineal (bottom) responses are best.  There are some
> standards from that time that are archaic – ASCII in a Unicode world –
> keeping lines at 64 or 72 characters in length – etc.   I repeat the
> argument below.
> 
> Why top-posting is problematic:
> 
> Disrupts reading order: It forces readers to scroll past the reply to
> see the original message, which is the opposite of how we typically
> read text.
> Creates long, redundant posts: Top-posters often include the entire
> original message, leading to lengthy emails with unnecessary
> repetition, especially in threaded conversations.
> Hinders efficient reading: It makes it difficult to quickly grasp the
> context of the conversation, especially in longer threads.
> Can lead to missed points: When replying to a multi-part email,
> top-posting can make it easy to overlook or forget to address specific
> points in the original message.
> 
> Why bottom-posting or inline replies are preferred:
> 
> Maintains chronological order: Bottom-posting keeps the conversation
> in a logical top-to-bottom order, making it easy to follow the flow of
> discussion.
> Reduces redundancy: Inline replies allow you to quote only the
> relevant parts of the original message that you are responding to,
> keeping the email concise.
> Improves clarity: By directly addressing specific points within the
> original message, inline replies ensure that all parts of the
> discussion are properly addressed.
> More efficient for longer discussions: Inline replies and
> bottom-posting are more efficient for reading and understanding
> lengthy email threads.
> 

There are pros and cons with all three ways. I prefer properly trimmed
inline replies.

	Julf

(bottom-posting just to illustrate my original point)