Bob, Mikkel:
I definitely second that one. To know that you helped and
the solution was the right one not only benefits the poster
and the individual or individuals who solved it but the list
in general if the poster would just post the solution that
worked for them. Not only could it help someone just
receiving list mail that has the same problem but it makes
for a more complete archive for future similar problems and
a good footer or into to this mail list before getting on
should note to "please search the archives first before
posting as your question may have already been answered".
Along with a footer of how to unsubscribe as we have seen
here so often.
Eddie Strohmier
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mikkel L.
Ellertson
Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2001 11:36 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: list etiquette
On Tue, 6 Feb 2001, Bob Hartung wrote:
> Hi all,
> A question on list etiquette:
>
> If I post a question and receive answer(s) should I answer
all if they
> solve the problem or just the first assuming that answers
may filter in
> for a day to two and the first answer may solve the
dilemma. Not
> answering would limit traffic on the list - but might give
others the
> idea that their input in not appreciated.
>
> What is the correct way to approach it?
>
> TIA
>
> Bob
>
Bob,
This is a hard one. From a personal standpoint, I am more
interested is knowing that the problem was solved, then is
getting a
personal thanks if provided the answer. I don't know how
the others on
the list feal, but I would think a generic thanks to the
list stating
that the problem was solved, and what the solution was would
be a good
way to do it. This has the advantage of letting someone
else with the
same problem scan the archives and finding the answer.
I know I have some answers archived on my macine that
provide a
way of doing things that I haven't needed yet, but look like
they will
come in handy. (Now if only they were indexed better, so I
could find
them easyer...)
Mikkel
--
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons,
for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
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