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On some IETF mailing lists (and similar communities, like LKML), bottom-posting and plain text messages are still the norm. But, this requires more careful edi
by twiss 3y ago
On some IETF mailing lists (and similar communities, like LKML), bottom-posting and plain text messages are still the norm.
But, this requires more careful editing of the email (e.g. to trim irrelevant quoted text), in order to remain easy to read. So as a default for lazy^H^H^H^H^H people in a hurry, top-posting makes sense, IMO.
- singpolyma3 3y agoWhy top posting vs just not having the redundant quoted content at all?
- TylerE 3y agoAt least with mailing lists and Usenet they weren’t always redundant. Federation wasn’t perfect.
- JoshTriplett 3y agoIn a business context, you might CC a new person on an email, who wouldn't otherwise have all the context because it isn't on a mailing list, it's just a mail CCed to a bunch of people.