[meteorite-list] An apology.

[Art]

Hi Greg;

No need to apologize; unless your replies are personal in nature then
you are doing the right thing as the List is meant to be a "threaded"
discussion.  The main thing to think about before you hit the send
button is whether your reply is really relevant to everyone.  It's
kind of a subjective policy so just use your best judgement.

Here are 2 examples:

email:  "What is the best kind of metal detector for meteorite hunting?"
reply: "The Fischer xxxx because ...."
-> this should be CC'd to the List as the info. could benefit the List members

email:  "I saw a show last night about meteorites that was good."
reply: "Cool, I saw it too."
-> this should not be CC'd to the List as it does not really add value

Regards, Art
Meteorite Mailing List

On 4/12/07, GREG LINDH <geeg48 at msn.com> wrote:
>
>       To the List,
>
>    I've been responding to messages from people on the List by sending them
> a reply and then carbon copying my message to the Meteorite List.  I was
> told that this was bad protocol.  I thought that I was doing things
> correctly.  I thought that this was like a forum and everyone kind of shared
> communications.  From now on, I'll make sure I look at who sent me the post
> and I'll only post it on the List if the List was carbon copied when the
> message was sent to me.
>    Would that be the correct procedure?
>    Any information here would be appreciated.  I want to do what's right.
>    Thanks.
>
>    Greg Lindh
>
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