[Tutor] [OT] Replies go to individuals, not the list?

Chris Down chris at chrisdown.name
Wed Aug 21 12:17:15 CEST 2013


On 2013-08-21 10:30, Steven D'Aprano wrote:
> - If there is nowhere I can reasonably trim their comments to establish
> context, and my response is just a general reply rather than specifically
> responding to specific comments (e.g. if my reply is "thanks for your email,
> I'll consider it for the future" sort of thing) then I might top post,
> leaving their comments below for context.

In such a case, I cut to the conclusion point in their e-mail and reply below
it. I don't see why top-posting would be beneficial here, this method is
wasteful.
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