> Why is it "bad manners" to cross-post? Obviously there must be some > people who are in LINUX_newbies and not in linux!
But does everyone on both lists need to see your message? The idea is to get your question(s) answered. The best way to handle this is to first post to one list or t'other -- if you don't hear back from anyone in a couple of days, then send the post over to the other group. I get upwards of 1200 messages in any given day and it is not at all uncommon for me to send out 100 or more messages in a day. I use various filters and a hierarchical folder structure to keep my mail sorted. While I enjoy helping others and discussing various topics, I rely on the common rules of netiquette to enable me to get through that volume of mail efficiently. Little things like those items listed in the FAQ REALLY make my e-mail life simpler. I scan subject lines looking for items of interest or things I can help folks with; I scan text so not having to deal with top posting, shouting, and excessive quoting is super helpful; and so forth. Like many others, when users disregard the rules of netiquette, I get irritated as it takes me longer to get through their posts. I'll usually drop them a line, gently nudging them towards the rules because we've all been new at some time and sometimes folks just don't know (AOLers have been the scourge of the 'net for YEARS). After a while though, I just drop the person's account in the bitbucket rule and ignore their messages -- they get filtered off to the Deleted Items folder automagically. I hate doing that but with over a thousand messages to get through, I figure it makes sense to eliminate the postings of those who aren't even willing to help me help them. SO, there's an explanation of why it's bad manners and how those bad manners negatively affect both you AND me. :) Believe it or not, I'm much more patient than most when it comes to this; I've spoken with many a techie that simply tosses users who violate the rules of netiquette right off the bat. Take it FWIW.... James ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Most low income homes are not online. Make a difference this holiday season! http://us.click.yahoo.com/5UeCyC/BWHMAA/TtwFAA/0XFolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To unsubscribe from this list, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] & you will be removed. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
