Jason Costomiris on 29 Aug 2004 19:21:02 -0000


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Re: [PLUG] I don't get it. What's the big deal with putting the response on top?


On Aug 29, 2004, at 1:43 PM, Howard Bloom wrote:

I don't like the response on the bottom. Someone will have to explain the
reason or purist reason why you all put the responses and replies on the
bottom of the message.

Because the vast majority of languages (including English!) are read top to bottom, not the reverse. Do you read your books from the back to front?


That's right, I use Outlook. But whether or not I used Outlook or Eudora, I
would still put my response on the top because"


1.  I like it.
2.  It is quicker.
3.  It makes sense.

Ahh, the same old Howard.. Reminds me of the old days in netaxs.general. Now we just need Mikey what's his name to threaten Howard with bodily harm, and it would be just like the old days.


You see gang, Howard believes that his way is the only way, even though he's in the VAST minority. Don't bother trying to help him to see that he's wrong - you can't get through to him.

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