> Posted by: "velapoldi" [EMAIL PROTECTED] velapoldinetcomno
> Date: Sat Oct 6, 2007 1:40 pm ((PDT))
>
> <...> one answer
> might be that the S-scale group got the question first, and I received
> something like 4-5 answers within about 10 minutes of writing the
> question. I then thanked both the S-Scale and S-trains groups for the
> answers, and noted that I got the thank you from myself on the s-scale
> group before the question even got to the S-trains group. Anyhow, I
> have about 20 answers from all over the place.
> Next time I will send
> the question to only one group so that there isn't this type of
> problem. Of course, there could be a difference in how the boards are
> set up which may have contributed to the problem. <...>
Sending a question to more than one group is an example of
"crossposting". It can generate duplicate replies and can cause
confusion among readers, who may see only part of the conversation.
Crossposting has always been controversial. Opinion seems split about
50/50.
--
Bill Roberts
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