Re: "Reply problem"

Sil Horwitz (silh@iag.net)
Wed, 29 Jan 1997 12:44:58 -0500

>The solution to the reply problem is to FORWARD a message back to the
>list, rather than replying.

Yes, it works, but then one must copy the "To" address and paste it in the
"To" position in the new header. More steps. Good side to this, though, it's
easier to send mail direct to the sender when the subject matter is not
pertinent to the entire group (tough decision, that).

One other matter (and this should have general distribution, which is why
I'm including it here): there is no reason whatsoever for a reply to have
the ENTIRE original message quoted, particularly when the original is
several pages long. It is so easy to highlight and delete, leaving only a
few sentences to show the thread leading to the reply. OTOH, not quoting
pertinent parts of the original msg makes it sometimes difficult to follow
the thread.

This is one of the best forums on the 'Net, and very educational and helpful!

Sil Horwitz, FPSA
Technical Editor, PSA Journal
silh@iag.net