In message , Martin
writes
On Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:18:16 GMT, Rusty_Hinge

wrote:

The message
from Martin contains these words:

AFAIK the display presentation is not part of the protocol.

I think you'll find it is, as are a lot of other things which most
people now take for granted.

I think you'll find you told K you were mistaken. )

Which protocol defines usenet screen presentation?
take your pick from

RFC 822 specifies the format of messages; RFC 1036 uses this.
RFC 977 specifies NNTP, the Network News Transfer Protocol.
RFC 1036 specifies the format of Usenet articles.
RFC 1123 amends RFC 822.
RFC 1153 specifies the digest format some moderated groups use.


I notice that top-posting replies is on the wane.

Only because sensible people like us don't subscribe to such groups.

That's it - I'm off!

I joined this group a few months ago, lurking and mainly enjoying and
appreciating the advice and comments made on gardening. However I have
noticed that it appears to have become the preserve of a clique of
individuals who treat it as their private debating chamber. Like a bunch
of smug, bickering, spoiled children, obviously educated and with
exceedingly high opinions of their individual cerebral worth, they stamp
their feet and shout, insult and sulk. They are unhelpful, rude,
cynical, argumentative and nitpicking, trying to impose opinions -
mainly on matters unrelated to gardening. You (who know who you are but
would never admit it without arguing) - should be ashamed of yourselves!
You have so much to offer to those needing help and advice (like me) but
object to the method of asking the question or attribute a non existent
commercial motive to the post. This thread is a classic example. Just
review the OP's remarks in the 1st 2 posts. 60 plus posts later the
thread is a plate of spaghetti and still going nowhere and wasting time
and space.
--
Gopher .... I know my place!