On Thu, 19 Nov 1998, Vince Sabio wrote:
> >Here's how I look at it. From the point of view of the naive/new user,
> >the Reply-To is impossible for them to over-ride. They don't know how,
> >and that only encourages chaff and accidental posts, not to mention
> >that users who want to reply privately can't.
I think it depends on the mailer. Over the years I've used many (as most
of us probably have) mailers. I THINK the majority of them are easy to
reply to anyone you want. I do seem to recall some (mostly Fidonet
mailers) that you either couldn't change or it was more difficult.
Regardless, the purpose of a mailing list (at least the type I run) is for
all the mail to go to "all of the list." It defeats the purpose of the
list for mail to be sent "to the sender" rather than "to the list." If
another discussion list has different criteria, then do it differently. I
submit that there is no "one way" to do it.
"Personal mail" isn't "list mail" and one shouldn't be trying to send a
personal reply if they don't know how. Just ask and someone will tell you
how to do it. It should be made clear in the welcome message that all mail
goes to the list. I know everyone doesn't read or understand, but I can't
solve all of the world's problems. I have enough problem with mine.
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