On Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:19:59 +0100 "Ralf Mardorf" wrote: > I don't really think that people put any conscious thought into if they > should top or bottom post. That is the real issue and banning top-posting solves most problems but can actually cost a reader time in some cases. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Aka think about what your sending and they are receiving.