Speaking as a former moderator, the general policy on V.I. lists has generally been to Top Reply. Having to listen to the original message before finding the reply text can be a real time consuming pain, especially with a busy list. George. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Iain Lackie Sent: 03 February 2010 15:51 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Windows update I don't know what the list policy is on top quoting, but I think most people on the list would be grateful if your message came before the message replied to. Iain ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq