Michael Adams wrote:
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This is a mailing list providing help for OpenOffice.org. As a mailing
list there are some rules you should familiarise yourself with.
THREADING
There are a lot of emails on a lot of topics on this list (having
joined the list you will get all these emails).
People keep the large number of emails ordered in their email client
(email program) by threading. This is where the email client sorts the
emails by who replied to which email. Some email clients allow you to
ignore replies to a thread in which you have no interest. Your email was
a reply to a particularly long email discussion which many people have
lost interest in, so many that may be able to help you are no longer
watching the thread. You would therefore get a lot less help.
To prevent this issue, when you ask a question do not reply to another
question; instead, compose a brand new email.
SUBJECT LINE
The subject line of the email is the first information people read about
your issue. Your issue has nothing to do with "Responding to
unsubscribed posters".
Make the subject line of a question as relevant as you can while keeping
it brief.
CONTENT
Provide as much relevant information as you can. I have had to take
several wild stabs at helping you because of information i do not know.
Here is some good advice about asking questions on mailing lists the
smart way:
http://catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
In particular you could have told us:
Which version of Microsoft Windows you have.
Which program is popping up error messages.
Quote exactly what the error message says.
Exactly what you do before the error message pops up.
COMPUTERS
Most people buy a computer (especially their first) on the false
impression that they are an easy tool to learn. Yet without adequate
training many do not even understand Copy and Paste properly. You may
not be in this category... but realise this:- If they are a simple tool
why do the blokes that come and fix your computer do a three year degree
course just to get started?
HTH
Michael
Well put. +1
Now how hard would this be to the email one receives from the OOo list
on subscribing? Complete with clear instructions on how to unsub
*themselves* too!
AG
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