In <VPOP31.5.0d.20021117211140.068.f.2.64410165@SUPERSOHO">mid:VPOP31.5.0d.20021117211140.068.f.2.64410165@SUPERSOHO>, John De Hoog [JDH] wrote:'
JDH> In the new messages template, after your signature, you will JDH> want to add this macro: JDH> %TO="[EMAIL PROTECTED]" Wow! :) I wonder if Marck is reading this one. <looking east towards the UK across the Atlantic> For the unwary, using the above macro as described, is not without problems. If the user wishes to send a message to an e-mail address within one of the TBUDL message bodies by double clicking on it, the message will be addressed both to the list and to the intended address as well. The same goes for right clicking on an address in the header bar and selecting, 'write a message to this address'. This could lead to embarrassment or result in annoying readers when messages that shouldn't be sent to list are in fact sent. Simple advice to check the headers before sending is not enough since mistakes do occur in that one forgets to or doesn't realize they need to check. The potential for mistake is compounded by the fact that the tbudl address will not be added under all circumstances in which you wish to write a new message with the TBUDL folder in focus. For example, if you select one of the Specials/Mailing List items, the message will be addressed only that address. If you create new messages using mailto: links outside TB!, it's the default template for the default mailto account that is used. This inconsistency leads to the increased possibility for the user overlooking the To: field check. The best route would be to use a method that is mistake-proof. Personally, I create an address book entry for the list and then rely on the autocomplete. I generate a new message. The cursor is now in the To: field. I type tbudl and let the auto-complete do the rest. Done. If you really don't wish to type tbudl and just hit the new message button, then a modified version of the To: macro is better: %IF:"%Toaddr"="":"%To='[EMAIL PROTECTED]'":"" If you use this macro, then this will prevent you from sending messages to tbudl and other addresses together unless you expressly add tbudl's address after the new message is generated. -- Allie C Martin \ TB! v1.62/Beta7 & WinXP Pro (SP1) List Moderator / PGP Key - http://pub-key.ac-martin.com ________________________________________________ Current version is 1.61 | "Using TBUDL" information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
