Are filters really _that_ hard to set up? ... I've got probably 30 of them going to sift and sort my mail -- continually having to edit them as projects evolve (ie there is tomcat5 stuff floating around now, and I had to edit my tc-dev filter).
I don't see it as much of a problem -- and most (reasonable) clients can be configured to actually just delete messages off the server if they meet certain criteria, so there's not even any need to download them. +1 for tags -1 for a seperate list +1 for more fridays in the week :-P I think the tags would really help us all "zone-in" on what is most important to us. As such, I think it would be helpful to everyone - devs *and* users. Think of this example (I'm going to pick on Cedric, because he comes to mind): Cedric downloads his mail - there are about 150 struts-user mailings, but he's really busy and really just cares to see the ones for tiles right now. without tags: Cedric probably has to read all the subjects, and he might still miss something that speaks of a tiles issue but doesn't mention it in the topic. with tags: Cedric knows immediately which threads need his expert assistance, and can even filter them to a (sub-)folder for easy-access. Yes, when he has time he can go through the others too (if he wants), but right now he's quite busy (probably is but I'm speaking hypothetically, of course) so he can just "cut to the chase" and take care of those people most in need of his help. ... but I'm sure you all have your own view on why it would be a good/bad thing. Regards, Eddie Cliff Rowley wrote: >True, I hadn't though of that. > >On Thu, 2002-08-29 at 15:10, Kidd, Polly wrote: > >>bound to be... if someone isn't sure which category their problem falls >>into, they will probably mail to both... >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Cliff Rowley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >> >>I guess the question is, filter one list or two. Is the volume of two >>separate lists going to be more than the same information in one list? >> >>On Thu, 2002-08-29 at 15:04, Tim T. Young wrote: >> >>>My fear with another list is that good information will be available in >>>both, and I will have to process 300+ emails a day (2 lists x 150 a list). >>> >>>Tim >>> -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
