[Elecraft] How to reply to specific post on the reflector?

[Brendon Whateley]

Elecraft sets up the mail list in a somewhat unusual way.  (Why do hams call it a reflector?)  The normal way is to rewrite the reply-to header so that REPLY goes back to the list without the need for Reply All and an extra copy to the previous sender.

The ordering is done by the recipients email client, assuming they are using a recent email client that supports threading.  The Digest folks are in for a world of hurt :)

- Brendon
KK6AYI

On Jun 10, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> I use Thunderbird which has a "Reply" (only to sender), a "Reply All" (goes both to sender and the list unless edited), and a "Rely to List" (goes only to the list and this is one example).
> 
> Usually I use "Reply to List" for those responses that are not directed at the original poster.
> OTOH, if a poster seems to be having a problem that I might help with, I use "Reply All" because I perceive that a quick response may be wanted, and some receive only the digest form, so they do not have the wait until the next digest for an answer.
> 
> If a private response is warranted, I choose "Reply".
> 
> Note that Yahoo Groups is different - there a "Reply" goes to the group only, "Reply All" goes to the group and the sender.
> Be aware of which type list you are responding on, and choose accordingly.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 6/10/2013 11:39 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
>> Yep. In Outlook under "reply" in the upper left corner of the screen you
>> have "Reply", "Reply to All" and "Forward".
>> 
>> I just used "Reply to All". It is necessary to edit out the direct e-mail
>> responses if you don't want to send the message direct as well as via the
>> reflector. It's a small nuisance to avoid overloading people. Sometimes if
>> someone is asking a question and clearly wants a quick answer, I'll leave
>> both the direct e-mail address and the reflector (so other's know it's been
>> answered) address intact.
>> 
> 
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