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Re: Appropriate List topics - a compromise?

To: Mark <captainhoek@postmark.net>
Subject: Re: Appropriate List topics - a compromise?
From: Guy <gppepoy@cybertrails.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 13:39:48 -0800
Mark wrote:
> 
> B Strachan wrote:
> >
> > It would be nice if list members could indicate technical content (or
> > lack of same) in the subject line.  It would make for easier sorting.
> >
> 
> This could work.  It only takes a few seconds to change a topic line.  
>Perhaps putting something like NON-TECH in front of a subject would do it.  If 
>we all use the same format, those who don't want such mail can set up filters 
>in their email program to delete them so they never see it.  Most email
> programs have the ability to do this.  Eudora is the king of this, Netscape 
>does it well, and MS Outlook can do it too, I think.  For example, all my list 
>messages go to a "Datsun" folder directly - not my inbox.  If you are not sure 
>how to do it, ask the list and someone will likely help you.
> 
> This would meet the needs of both camps, I think.  The key is all of us being 
>willing to take the extra 10 seconds to do this courtesy for the other list 
>members.  (And allowing for occasional lapses without flaming!)
> 
> Whatcha tink?
> 
> --
> 
> Mark van der Hoek
> Houston, for now
> 
>             "They that can give up essential
>             liberty to obtain a little temporary
>             safety deserve neither liberty nor
>             safety."
> 
>                  -- Benjamin Franklin
Mark,
An Excellent idea.
Guy 
Tempe, AZ



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