Silly forum etiquette question

[CalamityJan]

I should know this, but don't.

When replying to a PM or even to a post, should the reply be above or below the

.

I have seen and done both but surely there is one way more correct than the other. Not a biggie issue, just my OCD acting up!

Jan

 

[Oliver]

Hi Jan - from experience, most members prefer it if you post before quoting large selections of text. For smaller sections, above or below is fine.

SJ

 

[AngusATAT]

Above, below.... I like to mix it up. Keep 'em guessing. Keep it fresh.

 

[JerryRM]

Nice avatar Angus, you look friendlier now !!!

When I'm quoting a long post, I cut it down to just the basics, so people will know who I'm quoting. I don't think that it is really necessary to re-post the whole message.

 

[Elendil]

Nice avatar Angus, you look friendlier now !!!

Don't be fooled. He's not.

 

[JerryRM]

Don't be fooled. He's not.

I know El !! Actually he should be using Liscab's picture with the Hitler mustache and hat !!!

 

[AngusATAT]

I know El !! Actually he should be using Liscab's picture with the Hitler mustache and hat !!!

I was thinking about switching my avatar to one depicting the Inquisition.


No One Expects The Inquisition!!!!

 

[JerryRM]

I was thinking about switching my avatar to one depicting the Inquisition.


No One Expects The Inquisition!!!!

That would be a good one Angus !!!

 

[CalamityJan]

The Trinity has ruled! Guess I can be on top or bottom as long as I keep it short.

Thanks guys, I will quit fretting about it and let you now ponder world peace.

Jan

 

[JerryRM]

The Trinity has ruled! Guess I can be on top or bottom as long as I keep it short.

Thanks guys, I will quit fretting about it and let you now ponder world peace.

Jan

Actually Jan, I think we are starting an Angus avatar war !!!

 

[CalamityJan]

Where I grew up an Angus was a big black bovine that brought top dollar at the market.

Oh, no, absolutely, under no circumstances, was any slur intended.

Actually Jan, I think we are starting an Angus avatar war !!!

 

[Quick1]

The Trinity has ruled! Guess I can be on top or bottom as long as I keep it short.

Thanks guys, I will quit fretting about it and let you now ponder world peace.

No. You should fret about it. Not only will you give the impression of being a boor but there are practical reasons for BOTTOM POSTING.

This is a piece of etiquette that is being lost in part due to Microsoft putting your cursor at the top when replying and in part just due to the trend towards wearing your pants on the ground.

You should post below the text you are referencing. That way people have context for your reply.

If you are responding point by point in a large quote you should insert your responses in the quote below each point you are responding to.
Note: quotes start with "[qu ote]" and end with "[/qu ote]" You can insert these in the quoted portion break it into multiple quotes and respond in between those.

If you are responding to a large portion of text and only a small portion of it is pertinent, then EDIT the quote to delete the large amounts of unnecessary (to understand your response and what you are responding to) text or pics or whatever. Don't be lazy. Don't wear your pants on the ground.

 

[CalamityJan]

No. You should fret about it. Not only will you give the impression of being a boor but there are practical reasons for BOTTOM POSTING.

This is a piece of etiquette that is being lost in part due to Microsoft putting your cursor at the top when replying and in part just due to the trend towards wearing your pants on the ground.

You should post below the text you are referencing. That way people have context for your reply.

If you are responding point by point in a large quote you should insert your responses in the quote below each point you are responding to.
Note: quotes start with "[qu ote]" and end with "[/qu ote]" You can insert these in the quoted portion break it into multiple quotes and respond in between those.

If you are responding to a large portion of text and only a small portion of it is pertinent, then EDIT the quote to delete the large amounts of unnecessary (to understand your response and what you are responding to) text or pics or whatever. Don't be lazy. Don't wear your pants on the ground.

OK Quick, this is a very passionate plea for proper replies. For really detailed topics I will have to dig out my HTML editor to ensure I get all of my tags correct.

Thanks for the visual though, every time I see the cursor at the top, I will sing "pants on the ground" (love that ditty) while moving it to the bottom of the quote. With that in mind, I will never forget!

 

[Stephra]

Quick, that is an awesome explanation. Nothing rubs me like someone quoting a seven paragraph post in order to add "I agree!" at the bottom.

Multi quoting really allows a thread to take on the feel of a conversation. Responding point by point makes it a lot easier to follow, TONS easier to read than WALL OF TEXT.

 

[Elendil]

Paragraphs are your friend

 

[leannebug]

Your mother was a hamster and your father smells like Elderberries!

[/end ridiculousness]

 

[voltaire]

Paragraphs are your friend

Punctuation feels left out.

 

[DC2]

I will never put the punctuation inside the quotation marks, and you can't make me.

 

[zoiDman]

... When I'm quoting a long post, I cut it down to just the basics, so people will know who I'm quoting. ...

I think this is a thing that more people should do. It kind of irks me when someone makes a full page post with many topics and then members quote the entire post only to comment on one paragraph or even one line of the orginal post.

The other thing that tee's me off is people who write with long, run-on sentences.

 

[JerryRM]

I will never put the punctuation inside the quotation marks(,) and you can't make me(.)

I know DC2, I'm a bad boy, but I just couldn't resist it !!!

...The other thing that tee's me off is people who write with long, run-on sentences.

Long, run-on sentences are my specialty !!