I use Thunderbird which has a "Reply" (only to sender), a "Reply All"
(goes both to sender and the list unless edited), and a "Rely to List"
(goes only to the list and this is one example).
Usually I use "Reply to List" for those responses that are not directed
at the original poster.
OTOH, if a poster seems to be having a problem that I might help with, I
use "Reply All" because I perceive that a quick response may be wanted,
and some receive only the digest form, so they do not have the wait
until the next digest for an answer.
If a private response is warranted, I choose "Reply".
Note that Yahoo Groups is different - there a "Reply" goes to the group
only, "Reply All" goes to the group and the sender.
Be aware of which type list you are responding on, and choose accordingly.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 6/10/2013 11:39 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Yep. In Outlook under "reply" in the upper left corner of the screen you
have "Reply", "Reply to All" and "Forward".
I just used "Reply to All". It is necessary to edit out the direct e-mail
responses if you don't want to send the message direct as well as via the
reflector. It's a small nuisance to avoid overloading people. Sometimes if
someone is asking a question and clearly wants a quick answer, I'll leave
both the direct e-mail address and the reflector (so other's know it's been
answered) address intact.
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