on 07/23/05 16:14 'M. Fioretti' wrote:
On Sat, Jul 23, 2005 15:27:52 PM -0500, Steve Kopischke
([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote:
Marco:
Have you begun following the periodic threads about this topic?
Why, yes, for some years now, and I'm getting quite annoyed by the
constant lack of good manners or (much more often) simple
thoughtlessness. Especially because:
1) you got this backwards:
There is a need to let the list know the unsubscribed has been
messaged - so that the unsubscribed don't get the same message 99
times.
meaning that answers should go to the list period, and unsubscribed
users should be informed when they arrive...
2) ... and *I* personally explained how to do that 15 months ago, on the
OpenOffice users list. That's why I'm still a bit pissed, can I?
Right now I get a "servlet error" by the oo.org search engine, but
as soon as you can, you might want to read the thread (started on
april 17, 2004) titled
"[users] new solution for unsubscribed users, was: Who is CPH? "
The way it's explained there needs some refinement, but it would
definitely work as it should.
Mario:
[Rant alert: Pedantry always brings out the worst in me. Those weak of
constitution or easily stirred by vented annoyance and unbridled sarcasm
might want to avoid this post.]
Yes, Mario, I remember. I am sure many on the list do. How could we
forget? You were just as annoying then as you have been for the past few
hours on this *same* topic. 15 months later. The irony is palpable.
My heartfelt recommendation is this: find another outlet for your
energies or unsubscribe.
*I* don't have the problem backwards - you seem unwilling to accept the
solution the list community has arrived at. Yes, Mario, the *list
community* ignored your explanation. While the unsubscribed users *are*
informed when an answer arrives, it just so happens that message does
not always get sent as the original reply. Personally, I don't even look
to see if the original poster is subscribed. I don't remember how and
it's not something I normally think of while I am typing a reply. I'm
just trying to help when I post. So...shoot me.
Better yet, Mario, get over it.
It's the way message lists work. They happen to all be governed by a bit
of anarchy (yes, I realize those are contradictory terms - it's meant to
be a little bit of sarcastic humor). Just because the anarchy is not a
flavor Ayn Rand would approve doesn't mean you are going to be allowed
to get your undies in a bundle without a challenge or two. (Yes, there
are those who actually read your pithy little signatures. Yeah, that's
more sarcasm.)
oldgnome
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