Dear Craig: I'm glad that you are looking into a solution.
An confirmation request even to a small list of only 10,000 to 20,000 members would generate as many confirmation emails to your server. I only state that to point out why the use of read/receipt requests is not suitable if someone decides they wish to participate on a list (lurking is obviously okay.) A) One option is to set up different Windows logons, where you can set different preferences when you get ready to post to lists. I know that is inconvenient - but the inconvenience is with the correct party (not the rest of the list membership). B) Another option is, to resubscribe to lists with a special email account, which you can read and reply to using Webmail (or Outlook Express, Netscape or any other free mail readers.) C) I might state the obvious here - but you DO realize that the "read" or "delivery" requests cannot be relied on at all? Many people have their email client software set up, so that it simply DISCARDS incoming confirmation requests and will NEVER auto-respond with a confirmation. Many servers have been set, not to respond to those requests (for privacy reasons and anti-spam reasons). In other words, if you send out an email to 20 people and you don't get a confirmation from 15, it is NOT because 15 didn't receive and/or read your email - it's just that possibly 10 of the 15 simply follow common recommendations and don't allow their email software to generate the auto-response. So, another option is to recognize that the information that the read/received response APPEARS to convey is bogus, questioning the need to set this option in the first place. D) You may be able to set up a filter on your outbound mail gateway that selective blocks any confirmation requests to certain email addresses (such as the Declude list) E) If none of these suggestions apply, you should examine whether your priority is posting to the list or the read/receive requests and then decide for one OR the other. Best Regards Andy Schmidt Phone: +1 201 934-3414 x20 (Business) Fax: +1 201 934-9206 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig Edmonds Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 08:41 AM To: Declude.JunkMail@declude.com Subject: RE: [Declude.JunkMail] Declude Mailing Lists - Etiquette - A gentle reminder Importance: High Hi Barry, How do I turn off the Request Read Receipts just for the Declude Lists? In Outlook 2003 there is only 1 setting which covers all the emails not specific email accounts. Tools > Options > Preferences > Email Options > Tracking Options. I need to have request read and delivery receipts turned on as I deal with many different people and partners and in most cases I have to know that 1) the email was delivered and 2) that the email was read, well so I know they have read it. I have been bashed about the last few days about the Read Reciepts issue and cant find a way around it and nooone has come forward with a solution yet. There is an option to "never send a response" which I always have checked. This has the effect that if someone requests a read receipt from me, I don't get a prompt about it and one does not get sent. Is there a way around this? Kindest Regards Craig Edmonds -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 2:13 PM To: Declude.JunkMail@declude.com; Declude.Virus@declude.com Subject: [Declude.JunkMail] Declude Mailing Lists - Etiquette - A gentle reminder Proper etiquette when posting to a list or forum! When posting to our lists or forums, please comply with the following "rules:" 1. Turn off Return Receipt Requests. 2. Please search the archives and FAQ. 3. Do not add attachments unless specifically asked to do so. 4. Only add .zip or .txt attachments. Others waste bandwidth and are not necessary. 5. Do not post in html format. The size of a message in HTML is a lot larger than that of plain text. This is a problem for those on dial-up and those with PDAs. 6. Delete unnecessary text when quoting or replying to a post. Just include/keep the information relative to your response. This way, others do not have to wade through unnecessary information, only that needed to understand the post. 7. Do not use a "DIGITAL SECURITY Signature". It wastes bandwidth and causes problems to some users, like those with PDAs. 8. Please use a subject line that will attract attention to your problem and offers an insight of what asking about. (Example, a subject line of "Help" will be ignored.) 9. If you change the topic or direction thereof, change the subject line. 10. If you want a good answer, provide good details. 11. Please allow time for people to respond to your post. We are working too. Plus, some lists are known to be slow to post. 12. Please do not include lines of company/private legal disclaimer. You are sending to a list. It is going to be resent to everyone on that list. This translates into no longer being a private or confidential message. Also, some lists are archived and have been known to show up on Google searches. 13. Do not include any line as part of a message "signature" like, "If you have received this communication in error..." 14. If your post is criticized, please reread your original post you sent along with the reply and take a few minutes to think about them before snapping out your reply. 15. Do not initiate a flame against others. It is improper to do so on a list. Take it off list. Also, 9 times out of 10 you will be proven wrong. 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