[Computerbank] Fwd: List usage was: [Cbtechnical] Deskpro LZR 960 Laser Printer

[Narelle Butler]

Or a really simple thing to do, leave the list setings as sender and when
someone sends somrthing in reply hit "Reply to all" rather the "reply to
sender"

Like I just did

----- Original Message -----
From: "Darrell Burkey" <dazza at tucan.net>
To: <computerbank at lists.linux.org.au>
Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 7:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Computerbank] Fwd: List usage was: [Cbtechnical] Deskpro LZR
960 Laser Printer


> > A large part of the problem is that the list is configured to direct
> replies
> > to the poster rather than to the list. I know that there's a prejudice
> > against doing that, but it's bogus and simply discourages active
> > participation in public discussions.
>
> Return address set to the list is what everyone recommends. I've run
dozens
> of lists and in every single one I and numerous participants eventually
> regretted taking that advice and reset the list to return messages to the
> senders address. It won't be long before something very private or very
> embarrassing ends up on a list that is set with the return address to the
> list. It's just the nature of people and I've never seen it fail.
>
> On the other hand, if someone's posting does not make it to the list, it
> causes no problems. If someone sees that their message didn't make it to
the
> list and they intended for it to be on the list, they will resend it. But
> once you broadcast a private message, it's too late.
>
> Just for the record, I believe mailing lists should have the return
address
> set to the list and people should pay attention to what they are doing. I
> also believe people should keep their software up to date and use anti
virus
> software, etc etc etc. Gotta go, there are some pigs flying by my window.
>
> Cheers.
>
>
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