What is the general consensus on how to post in 98 general newsgro
 

I know different newsgroups have different posting styles. What is the
preffered posting sytle here and why?

What is the general consensus on how to post in 98 general newsgro
 

"Dan" wrote in message
...

I know different newsgroups have different posting styles. What is the
preffered posting sytle here and why?

Why not have a look yourself through the archives
and post here your conclusions about preferred style?

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

What is the general consensus on how to post in 98 general new
 

Okay, I am not motivated to do that now so I will investigate later.

"Don Phillipson" wrote:

"Dan" wrote in message
...

I know different newsgroups have different posting styles. What is the
preffered posting sytle here and why?

Why not have a look yourself through the archives
and post here your conclusions about preferred style?

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

What is the general consensus on how to post in 98 general newsgro
 

"Dan" wrote in message
...
I know different newsgroups have different posting styles. What is the
preffered posting sytle here and why?

There is no formally preferred style in the MS groups. I use at various times all
the different methods, depending on the situation. Any "rules" that may be cited in
response to your question are not rules but either "guidelines" or the personal
opinion of the person who makes the reply. My own personal "preferred" style when
appropriate is inline replies.

See here for details:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posting_style

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/communities...t/default.mspx
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

What is the general consensus on how to post in 98 general new
 

Well, since this newsgroup has such little action, I don't think it really
matters here.
Many folks here (including MVPs) like to top post, as I really prefer to
do. For me it makes a long thread (discussion) easier to follow,most of the
time.
In many ngs, this question tends to start super long threads (debates).
The norm in some groups with an ever vigilant 'procedure nazi' is to always
top post and cut (snip) anything not revelant to the reply.
So, I hope this doesn't turn into one of dem dar tings. :)

Dan wrote:
Okay, I am not motivated to do that now so I will investigate later.

"Don Phillipson" wrote:

"Dan" wrote
I know different newsgroups have different posting styles. What is
the preffered posting sytle here and why?

Why not have a look yourself through the archives
and post here your conclusions about preferred style?
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

Well, since this newsgroup has such little action, I don't think it really
matters here.
Many folks here (including MVPs) like to top post, as I really prefer to
do. For me it makes a long thread (discussion) easier to follow,most of the
time.
In many ngs, this question tends to start super long threads (debates).
The norm in some groups with an ever vigilant 'procedure nazi' is to always
top post and cut (snip) anything not revelant to the reply.
So, I hope this doesn't turn into one of dem dar tings. :)

What is the general consensus on how to post in 98 general new
 

Thanks Everyone. I will check out the web links later, Glen. It is time for
me to get ready for church. I will check in later tonight or Monday.

"glee" wrote:

"Dan" wrote in message
...
I know different newsgroups have different posting styles. What is the
preffered posting sytle here and why?

There is no formally preferred style in the MS groups. I use at various times all
the different methods, depending on the situation. Any "rules" that may be cited in
response to your question are not rules but either "guidelines" or the personal
opinion of the person who makes the reply. My own personal "preferred" style when
appropriate is inline replies.

See here for details:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posting_style

http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/communities...t/default.mspx
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

What is the general consensus on how to post in 98 general new
 

Dan,

Regardless of your findings, a small "war" of sorts may start. Many people
know the "only" *proper* Usenet etiquette, and refuse to listen to alternate
viewpoints. Live and let live.

--
HTH,
Curt

Windows Support Center
www.aumha.org
Practically Nerded,...
http://dundats.mvps.org/Index.htm

"Dan" wrote in message
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| Thanks Everyone. I will check out the web links later, Glen. It is time
for
| me to get ready for church. I will check in later tonight or Monday.
|
| "glee" wrote:
|
| "Dan" wrote in message
| ...
| I know different newsgroups have different posting styles. What is the
| preffered posting sytle here and why?
|
| There is no formally preferred style in the MS groups. I use at various
times all
| the different methods, depending on the situation. Any "rules" that may
be cited in
| response to your question are not rules but either "guidelines" or the
personal
| opinion of the person who makes the reply. My own personal "preferred"
style when
| appropriate is inline replies.
|
| See here for details:
| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posting_style
|
| http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
|
| http://www.microsoft.com/communities...t/default.mspx
| --
| Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
| http://dts-l.org/
| http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
|
|
|

What is the general consensus on how to post in 98 general newsgro
 

Did they have Usenet way back then Glen? gd&rvvf

--
HTH,
Curt

Windows Support Center
www.aumha.org
Practically Nerded,...
http://dundats.mvps.org/Index.htm

"glee" wrote in message
...
| "Dan" wrote in message
| ...
| I know different newsgroups have different posting styles. What is the
| preffered posting sytle here and why?
|
| There is no formally preferred style in the MS groups. I use at various
times all
| the different methods, depending on the situation. Any "rules" that may
be cited in
| response to your question are not rules but either "guidelines" or the
personal
| opinion of the person who makes the reply. My own personal "preferred"
style when
| appropriate is inline replies.
|
| See here for details:
| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posting_style
|
| http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
|
| http://www.microsoft.com/communities...t/default.mspx
| --
| Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
| http://dts-l.org/
| http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
|
|

What is the general consensus on how to post in 98 general newsgro
 

I'll smack ya with me cane, if I could catch ya, Curt! g
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/


"Curt Christianson" wrote in message
...
Did they have Usenet way back then Glen? gd&rvvf

--
HTH,
Curt

Windows Support Center
www.aumha.org
Practically Nerded,...
http://dundats.mvps.org/Index.htm

"glee" wrote in message
...
| "Dan" wrote in message
| ...
| I know different newsgroups have different posting styles. What is the
| preffered posting sytle here and why?
|
| There is no formally preferred style in the MS groups. I use at various
times all
| the different methods, depending on the situation. Any "rules" that may
be cited in
| response to your question are not rules but either "guidelines" or the
personal
| opinion of the person who makes the reply. My own personal "preferred"
style when
| appropriate is inline replies.
|
| See here for details:
| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posting_style
|
| http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
|
| http://www.microsoft.com/communities...t/default.mspx
| --
| Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
| http://dts-l.org/
| http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
|
|

What is the general consensus on how to post in 98 general newsgro
 

"Dan" wrote in message
...
I know different newsgroups have different posting styles. What is the
preffered posting sytle here and why?

Have a look he
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...rch+this+group

and he
http://groups.google.com/group/micro...0b4f548a050bf0

and, in general:
http://groups.google.com/groups?as_q...007&safe= off

Seems that one can possibly succeed at annoying just about anyone regardless
of the selected "position", so, just pick your poison and type away. :-D