At 10:34 04-07-2008, Robert - elists wrote:
I don't get why the list software doesn't take care of this so we never have
this issue.
It's a question of choice. If the list software takes care of it,
then the MUA cannot set a preference. There is a tendency to "fix"
list software for the failings of the MUA or because of the inability
of users to make use of email features.
Isn't one of the people that administrates this list bright enough to make
that happen?
No. :-)
One, it is the right thing to do, and two, then we wouldn't have to listed
to all this baloney on the list about it anymore.
It's not the right thing; it's a matter of opinion. This type of
discussion happens on most mailing lists every now and then.
The header mentioned in the discussion is a non-standard
header. There is already a header added by this mailing list which
can be used to reply to the list only. Some MUAs support it.
Some people, usually those asking a question, ask for a courtesy copy
of the reply. Some prefer not to receive it as they follow the mailing list.
Regards,
-sm
