On Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:42:29 -0800, sf wrote:

> On Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:56:10 -0500, blake murphy
> > wrote:
>
>>i just don't like top posting because my first reaction is 'what were we
>>talking about again?' (especially when threads drift, as they almost
>>invariably do.)
>>
>>with a bottom post, you skim what went before and usually are oriented to
>>what's being said.
>
> I feel the exact opposite. I'll scroll down if I need a reminder and
> I don't want to rehash the topic before I get to a new response.
>>
>>in any case, people could edit better (including taking care with
>>attributions), but it's not a major source of irritation for me.
>
> It's a major problem for me. Obviously they have no idea who said
> what. If that's the case, then just cut out everything except what
> you're responding to.

well, all i can say is that you're swimming against the tide, here.

your pal,
blake