Always search the group before lodging query

Could you tell me how to find the archive? I'm a bit new to newsgroups.

Thanks

Google groups advanced search? Posting at the bottom makes things easier to read as well although it isn't compulsory. THere are some newsgroups where you'll get your head bitten off for that fairly minor sin.

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Mostly I delete the previous thread. I have never worked out, with emails or groups, where I should put my reply. With emails, eudora seems to expect you to put it above the previous message. I must have avoided the head-biting groups so far.

I think the idea is that if you post at the bottom then it reads as a book, whereas if you post at the top the reader has to keep switching from top to bottom. As for snipping, most people seem to like you to keep a little of what you're replying to just for context. This has puzzled me more because most newsreaders allow you to see the whole thread.

Many people, myself included, use Outlook Express (or similar) for reading newsgroup items and they appear more like an email. Each response in the thread is a separate email so keeping the previous postings (even snipped) gives continuity and saves having to jump from email to email to refer back.

That did occur to me after I'd posted. I use outlook express too but mine appear as a tree so it's easy to refer to the previous message.

So does mine, but I am lazy ;o)

Unless you have the memory of a goldfish or the thread is a complex one with several queries then there is absolutely no need to retain any of the thread. It is helpful to snip a post if referring to a specific point.

Reading a post which retains all the thread(s)is a total waste of time and leads to very long posts that can be difficult to follow.

If posters insist on retaining thread details, then top posting is a far better option. The posters that get all upset about top postings maybe have the time to trawl through off topic remarks and personal abuse but I am interested in the reply not the previous posts.

Times have moved on with Google having an archive of past posts and an excellent search facility. Pity they can't strip out all the garbage.

Unless you have the memory of a goldfish or the thread is a complex one with several queries then there is absolutely no need to retain any of the thread. It is helpful to snip a post if referring to a specific point.

Reading a post which retains all the thread(s)is a total waste of time and leads to very long posts that can be difficult to follow.

If posters insist on retaining thread details, then top posting is a far better option. The posters that get all upset about top postings maybe have the time to trawl through off topic remarks and personal abuse but I am interested in the reply not the previous posts.

Times have moved on with Google having an archive of past posts and an excellent search facility. Pity they can't strip out all the garbage.

Unless you have the memory of a goldfish or the thread is a complex one with several queries then there is absolutely no need to retain any of the thread. It is helpful to snip a post if referring to a specific point.

Reading a post which retains all the thread(s)is a total waste of time and leads to very long posts that can be difficult to follow.

If posters insist on retaining thread details, then top posting is a far better option. The posters that get all upset about top postings maybe have the time to trawl through off topic remarks and personal abuse but I am interested in the reply not the previous posts.

Times have moved on with Google having an archive of past posts and an excellent search facility. Pity they can't strip out all the garbage.

Unless you have the memory of a goldfish or the thread is a complex one with several queries then there is absolutely no need to retain any of the thread. It is helpful to snip a post if referring to a specific point.

Reading a post which retains all the thread(s)is a total waste of time and leads to very long posts that can be difficult to follow.

If posters insist on retaining thread details, then top posting is a far better option. The posters that get all upset about top postings maybe have the time to trawl through off topic remarks and personal abuse but I am interested in the reply not the previous posts.

Times have moved on with Google having an archive of past posts and an excellent search facility. Pity they can't strip out all the garbage.

Unless you have the memory of a goldfish or the thread is a complex one with several queries then there is absolutely no need to retain any of the thread. It is helpful to snip a post if referring to a specific point.

Reading a post which retains all the thread(s)is a total waste of time and leads to very long posts that can be difficult to follow.

If posters insist on retaining thread details, then top posting is a far better option. The posters that get all upset about top postings maybe have the time to trawl through off topic remarks and personal abuse but I am interested in the reply not the previous posts.

Times have moved on with Google having an archive of past posts and an excellent search facility. Pity they can't strip out all the garbage.

Unless you have the memory of a goldfish or the thread is a complex one with several queries then there is absolutely no need to retain any of the thread. It is helpful to snip a post if referring to a specific point.

Reading a post which retains all the thread(s)is a total waste of time and leads to very long posts that can be difficult to follow.

If posters insist on retaining thread details, then top posting is a far better option. The posters that get all upset about top postings maybe have the time to trawl through off topic remarks and personal abuse but I am interested in the reply not the previous posts.

Times have moved on with Google having an archive of past posts and an excellent search facility. Pity they can't strip out all the garbage.

Hi,

Slightly OT, but I'll try to give it (should be a default setup) : when on a NG folder, click Display / Current / Group messages by thread. Working with a french version I guess the names should be about that.

Now, the quoting point, including top or bottom posting : bottom posting recommended by some RFC's which I forgot the numbers.

HTH, G.T snipped-for-privacy@worldonline.fr

Or stop people posting the same message 3 times ;-)

Or even 5 times, especially when they are complaining about other peoples faults ;o)

ITYM 6 times. Do keep up ;-)