RE: [PHP] Obeying the rules (was Simple login form with cookies)
| From: | Jason | Date: | Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:03:42 +0000 |
| Subject: | RE: [PHP] Obeying the rules (was Simple login form with cookies) | ||
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bob McConnell [mailto:rvm@CBORD.com]
>Sent: 09 July 2009 15:38
>To: php-general@lists.php.net
>Subject: RE: [PHP] Obeying the rules (was Simple login form with cookies)
>
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>Bob McConnell
>
>A: Maybe because some people are too annoyed by top-posting.
>Q: Why do I not get an answer to my question(s)?
>A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
>Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
>A: Top-posting.
>Q: What is the most annoying thing on Usenet?
>
I've been reading this agog - really, how old are we here? But I have to say
that Bob's signature was absolutely spot on. It even caught me out until I
realised its purpose. Case in point.
I have to wonder how this conversation will look in the various archives
when a future PHP coder goes looking for a nice, friendly place to seek
knowledge and guidance.
PS: I also have to wonder how the attitude of "I don't like that rule, so I
didn't follow it" (not an exact quote) will go over when presented to a
police officer?
J