Why do people detest top posting so much?

Bart Silverstrim bsilver at chrononomicon.com
Tue Feb 24 15:46:23 UTC 2009


Thorny wrote:

> [Rez]> That's the same for everywhere, being it lists or usenet, but it
> someone
>> is so pedantic they wont help someone because the seeker top posted, I
>> think that says one HELL of a lot about the person who refuses to help
>> them, and nothing about the one seeking help.
>>
> Perhaps it does. However, that doesn't invalidate my point, the person
> seeking help wants the best help they can get, thus asking the best way
> can be the most productive. Following community standards is often the
> best way. 

I've heard that Rez refuses to help people he dubs "nazi's" on the list 
(or some variation thereof). If that's true, what's the difference 
between that and people who don't want to take extra time 
decoding/untangling top-posted questions?




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