Re: Top posting the rules etc was: Re: FN-FORUM: OFFFF FORUM: graphic designer/illustrator needing help with website

date posted 2nd October 2006 22:52

Top posting DELIBERATELY to emphasise the following point:

Rule 5 states nothing about top posting, merely deleting the
irrelevant text for clarity.
So, as no official rules exist, perhaps we should all put this
discussion to bed?

Rich.

On 2 Oct 2006 22:09:32 -0000, Tony Crockford [EMAIL REMOVED] wrote:
> These are the *official rules* as per the joining email. Number five is
> the applicable rule, most often broken by top posters.
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