Re: [Dovecot] Regarding: **OFF LIST** subject declaration
On Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:28:29 -0600 Stan Hoeppner s...@hardwarefreak.com articulated: Is this all clear for you now? That **OFF LIST** was a simple mistake of forgetting to edit the subject line before getting the discussion back on the list? Interestingly enough, the 'OFF LIST declaration has now populated itself, which was what I meant in my original post. Personally, I feel that subject line declarations like OT, etc are just a wasted finger exercise. It ranks up there with those totally useless and legally unenforceable 'disclaimer' declarations. (see example below) By the way, this was in no way directed at you, or anyone else in particular. I was just curious as to why someone (anyone) would employ this tactic. In any case, it is time to retire this post. -- Jerry ges...@yahoo.com |=== |=== |=== |=== | This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this transmission, please delete it immediately. Obviously, I am the idiot who sent it to you by mistake. Furthermore, there is no way I can force you to delete it. Worse, by the time you have reached this disclaimer you have all ready read the document. Telling you to forget it would seem absurd. In any event, I have no legal right to force you to take any action upon this email anyway. This entire disclaimer is just a waste of everyone's time and bandwidth. Therefore, let us just forget the whole thing and enjoy a cold beer instead.
Re: [Dovecot] Regarding: **OFF LIST** subject declaration
On Feb 24, 2010, at 2:06 PM, Jerry wrote: Seriously, I just have to ask this question. Why mark via the subject line a message as OFF LIST and then send it via the normal list framework. Doing so only insures that the message is actually ON LIST irregardless of what nomenclature is used in the subject line. If a message is truly supposed to be OFF LIST, then why not send it directly to its intended recipient(s)? If, on the other hand, it is meant for general review by the groups members, then why mark it OFF LIST to begin with? Um, wow. Like you've never intended to send someone an off-list message, got finished typing it, then forgot to change the To: line? -Dave -- Dave McGuire Port Charlotte, FL
Re: [Dovecot] Regarding: **OFF LIST** subject declaration
On Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:10:40 -0500 Dave McGuire mcgu...@neurotica.com articulated: On Feb 24, 2010, at 2:06 PM, Jerry wrote: Seriously, I just have to ask this question. Why mark via the subject line a message as OFF LIST and then send it via the normal list framework. Doing so only insures that the message is actually ON LIST irregardless of what nomenclature is used in the subject line. If a message is truly supposed to be OFF LIST, then why not send it directly to its intended recipient(s)? If, on the other hand, it is meant for general review by the groups members, then why mark it OFF LIST to begin with? Um, wow. Like you've never intended to send someone an off-list message, got finished typing it, then forgot to change the To: line? Not that I am aware of and why would I put a declaration like that in the subject line if I was sending it directly to its intended recipient? In any case, I certainly would not follow it up with an ON LIST declaration. Admit it, it does seem rather absurd. In any case, it makes no difference to me. I was just curious. -- Jerry ges...@yahoo.com |=== |=== |=== |=== | Standing on head makes smile of frown, but rest of face also upside down.
Re: [Dovecot] Regarding: **OFF LIST** subject declaration
On Feb 24, 2010, at 2:39 PM, Jerry wrote: Seriously, I just have to ask this question. Why mark via the subject line a message as OFF LIST and then send it via the normal list framework. Doing so only insures that the message is actually ON LIST irregardless of what nomenclature is used in the subject line. If a message is truly supposed to be OFF LIST, then why not send it directly to its intended recipient(s)? If, on the other hand, it is meant for general review by the groups members, then why mark it OFF LIST to begin with? Um, wow. Like you've never intended to send someone an off-list message, got finished typing it, then forgot to change the To: line? Not that I am aware of Well, you're less error-prone than I, then. I've been doing email for upwards of thirty years and still make that mistake from time to time. and why would I put a declaration like that in the subject line if I was sending it directly to its intended recipient? That's simple list(member) etiquette. When you see a message pop into your inbox with the same (or similar) subject as a list thread, it's natural to assume that it's a list message. When replying, one might be tempted to set the reply to the list. If the person sending the off list message doesn't want that information to accidentally become public, that person should say so. In any case, I certainly would not follow it up with an ON LIST declaration. Admit it, it does seem rather absurd. Well, the on list part is kinda obvious. ;) -Dave -- Dave McGuire Port Charlotte, FL
Re: [Dovecot] Regarding: **OFF LIST** subject declaration
Speaking of off-list, would you two kindly take this interchange... off list?
