OK to use full length of uncut steerer tube?

Peter Cole wrote:

I don't think it makes a difference. The star nut is pretty simple, the
forces are light (plastic top cap), you only need it to set bearing
preload, and not even really for that (you can just push down). I think
you're obsessing *much* too much over this...

Well, you're right of course. But isn't that the whole point of this
newsgroup anyway? To obsess over minutiae like this? (and argue over
h*lm*ts) Besides, it's winter -- perfect time for futzing around. Not
to mention I've got at least another week to wait before all my parts
get here and I can finally start building. HURRY UP ALREADY, UPS!!!

I have 3 in of spacers on my cross bike. Gets the bars up to the saddle
is is quie comfy on and off road