Top-posting shenanigans (was: Re: ASR33 $1000+ And Counting...)

From: Tom Jennings <tomj_at_wps.com>
Date: Fri Feb 25 17:29:30 2005

>> Succinct, well-trimmed, paragraph wrapped[1], would go along way.
>> If it all fits in a dozen lines or so, for example, it matters a
>> lot less of it's top or bottom posts.

On Fri, 25 Feb 2005 dvcorbin_at_optonline.net wrote:

> Getting a paragraph to format with an indicator on the left AND wrap to th readers window size is (AFIK) impossible using plain text [granted Outlook does a worsejob even with non-paragraph wrapping.]

(BTW, your paragraphs, aren't. It's one huge long line.)

> Getting a paragraph to format with an indicator on the left AND
> wrap to th readers window size is (AFIK) impossible using plain
> text [granted Outlook does a worsejob even with non-paragraph
> wrapping.]

Six keystrokes. Pure text.

The Evolution (graphical) MUA actually does the Right Thing when
you edit paragraphs like the above; if a line becomes long it
wraps within the > quotes! Very nice.
Received on Fri Feb 25 2005 - 17:29:30 GMT