Peter Kupfer wrote in response to my question: > > What does a "+1" response mean? From the context > > of other messages, a "+1" response seems to indicate > > approval. > > > > Is there a list of such "list-isms" that I should know? > > If so please post a link to its location. > > Yes, it means like ditto, or I agree, or something like that. <Snip>
[I believe Peter suggested that we trim messages ... particularly when only giving assent, not adding significantly to the thread] > The only other list-ism I really learned here was that bottom posts are > preferred so that people can read in chronological order. I am of two minds on that one. In particular Outlook Express makes it a harder to bottom post. I do try to quote appropriate lines and respond in chronological order, but I am not consistent. > Other than > that the lists follows must netiquette guidelines. In your case, not to > pick on you or anything, if I were to tell you other listsism, I would > say that you sig could be a little shorter. Many thanks. My .sig is about twice your suggested limit, and I will trim it a bit. I appreciate you suggestions on how to post without being annoying. Thanks. David Teague, http://cs.wcu.edu/~dbt Advocating Free Software and Double Bass tuned in fifths www.dennismasuzzo.com <snip> --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]