On 27/07/2010, at 2:08 PM, Jon Jermey wrote: > I've been caught by that a few times, mainly because this is the only mailing > list I currently subscribe to (out of a dozen or so) that doesn't > automatically set the reply-to address to the list. I have a vague memory of > this issue being raised before, and I'm sure there were good reasons given > why that was the case. But I still find it really annoying. Is there any > support for a re-think on this?
I think because we've always done it this way, it won't change. Also, we are open source advocates (don't look at my useragent) and open source mail clients supports lists very well. There's usually a list reply button or key press that does the right thing. We are also fast learners, so if we make a mistake in list etiquette, someone (or five) will let us know. Like top posting. (but that's a losing battle) Personally I find lists and people setting reply-to annoying. I mean how important are you that you can't be disturbed by an email in your in box. There's also the option of filtering the direct emails so you never have to see them. How you want your replies handled on lists can be done with the Mail-Followup-To header. Then you (and everyone else) use the followup function of your mail client, rather than reply. -- http://chesterton.id.au/blog/ http://barrang.com.au/linux/ -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
