Netiquette Re: Is there a "Large Scale Python Software Design" ?

[Michael Sparks]

On Tue, 19 Oct 2004, JCM wrote:
> Alex Martelli <aleaxit at yahoo.com> wrote:
> > Frohnhofer, James <james.frohnhofer at csfb.com> wrote:
> >> Why do you say 'simple-minded'?
> > Why do you top-post?
> Be civil.  There are those who prefer it, in some cases.  If you don't
> like it, don't do it.

With all due respect, top posting is considered bad netiquette in forums
like newsgroups and many mailing lists. If you've never seen/read/heard of
it, and have the inclination, take a peak at the Emily Postnews Netiquette
FAQ:
   http://www.faqs.org/faqs/usenet/emily-postnews/part1/
Much of it is from an older, simpler time...

As for why it causes arguments, the following might help:
   http://www.usemod.com/cgi-bin/mb.pl?TheSeptemberThatNeverEnded
(gets a bit self involved really, but might be interesting)

If this is all old hat to you, apologies :)

Best Regards,


Michael.