I am sure that this has been asked many times... but I couldn't find an answer with Google.

Is it possible to configure gmail to begin replies *below* the quoted text rather than *above*. Many of the mailinglists to which I subscribe prohibit so-called "top-posting".

TIA

try the working group...some thoughts are there
http://groups.google.com/group/Gmail-Users/browse_thread/thread/9dbdc02626966e91/11f07e9be6647482?q=replies+on+top&rnum=3#11f07e9be6647482