I've had enough of this list, I really do not like off-list replies to my attempts to help people.
They are bad because 1. It breaks filtering (the list-id header is present in mail from the list and it's sensible to use it to filter email). 2. Other people can't see my errors and correct them. I'm not perfect. 3. Other people can't see corrections to my errors and learn from them. 4. Off-list replies don't get archived. 5. It breaks threading. I like email one topic to be grouped into one thread. Since most email clients support this feature, I suspect others value it too. I equate off-list with spam, and unless I specifically give you permission to email me, you don't have the right. Now, I do make some exceptions. For example, if I make a little joke about the Poms' cricket prowess, and someone wants to send me a good-natured rejoinder, it's probably best off-list. -- Grump! John Summerfield -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
