----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven W. Orr" <steveo@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: "Glenn Williams" <n0hn@xxxxxxxxxx> Cc: <shrike-list@xxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 12:06 PM Subject: Re: e-mail etiquette > On Sunday, Oct 5th 2003 at 09:36 -0600, quoth Glenn Williams: [snip] > =>I am inclined to say that I will not _read_, much less reply to 'bottom > =>posts.' > Glenn. May I just say that you are completely missing the point of this > whole discussion: When you reply, not only should your message be at the > bottom, but the text that you reply to should be cut down to supply > context for what you are replying to. [snip] Not only that, but I bet my scrolling muscles are firm and attract women while yours are badly atrophied. Steve: Perhaps I did miss the point of the discussion. On the other hand, recall that I said "I am _inclined_ to say I will not read bottom posts..." which is not at all the same as saying 'I refuse to read' something. In many if not all of my previous posts, I have followed convention. Many opinions have been expressed here in this thread. I have expressed mine. I still believe that because something is honored by convention or tradition does not always mean it makes sense to everyone, or for everyone. I don't believe personal attacks exemplify good netiquette, but one such message (not yours) was just directed at me. Whence 'netiquette?' And yes, Steve, you are exactly right. The muscles of my forearms, wrists and fingers are badly atrophied. That notwithstanding, I am 72, and attracting women is no longer a huge concern of mine <g>. Regards, Glenn -- Shrike-list mailing list Shrike-list@xxxxxxxxxx https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/shrike-list
