On 15 May 2008 at 11:30, Richard Detwiler wrote: ... > > I think you'll find the list sets the "reply to" to the list and reply > > to overrides the originating address. So, when you hit reply all, > > Thunderbird only sees the list address and not the originator. > > I realize that is what happening. What I don't understand is why it > should happen. Why shouldn't "Reply all" really do a a reply to ALL? Why > does Thunderbird think that even though I chose Reply all, I really > didn't want my reply going to all?
Because a reply-to header supercedes the 'from' header when making the reply - it's the way for the originator to redirect replies to an address of his choosing. The OOo list software uses reply-to to make sure replies go to the list - so a 'reply all' does just that. The from address is ignored as above - which is reasonable /except/ in the case of a non- subscribed user. Another reason for not allowing unsubscribed users to mail the list. -- Permission for this mail to be processed by any third party in connection with marketing or advertising purposes is hereby explicitly denied. http://www.scottsonline.org.uk lists incoming sites blocked because of spam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike Scott, Harlow, Essex, England --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
