> I have to ammend my +1 on this part to: +1 unless the subject contains > the [Moderated] or similar tag in the subject line. This issue > ([Moderated] tag) has also been discussed previously with reasons > why/why not, but if the subject line identifies that the post is from an > unsub then I'm much more likely to either: 1) pass over the post, or 2) > take an interest & follow-up with a cc to the unsub with the usual > disclaimer request that any replies be to [email protected]. > > Of course most on the list will try to assist new users as best they > can, but the frustrating part is the expectation that list users parse > headers to determine if the post is from an unsub. That I no longer do. >
The list can be configured to have unsubscribed users' addresses in the Reply To headers (it may be thus configured, I don't know). Then the replier can hit Reply All and if the poster is subscribed, only the list gets the reply. If the poster is not subscribed, then both the poster and the list gets the reply. In any case, unless it is a name that I am familiar with, I try to CC the OP in the rare occasions where I feel confident enough to help. Maximum, a subscribed user will get the message twice. OOo has a huge barrier to entry, and the only thing that makes it's use possible for a lot of users is the existence of this list. Raising the bar of entry to use this list will simply mean less OOo users. -- Dotan Cohen http://what-is-what.com http://gibberish.co.il --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
