[Heathkit] Mail ListChanges

Tue, 15 Jan 2002 08:54:48 -0800

Duane: YES, we would like to see the answers/replies also, We are left hanging and
quite often I send an Email to the question originator AFTER he/she has given a
BOUQUET for all the replies. Keep up the good work. 73 de Cal.
PS wissh other reflectors would do the same.

"Duane Fischer, W8DBF" wrote:

>
> I just had a very informative conversation with system owner, Alan Waller,
> K3TKJ. He has requested that all the lists now automatically reply to the list,
> not the original sender exclusively. The thinking here, is that upon reading
> through three years of archives, many good questions were answered in private
> and the answers never shared with all list subscribers. The sharing of
> information is what these lists are for, after all.
>
> Although I can set the list to reply to sender, as it used to be, I am not going
> to do that for the present time. I realize this will be a bit of an adjustment
> for some, and perhaps a little financial burden for others who pay by the
> download. If you wish to reply in private, simply type the address of the person
> and send your message in private. The 'reply' will go to the list now, not the
> sender.
>
> If after a reasonable period of time it is obvious that this list is suffering
> from lethargy or excessive bandwidth, I may reset it to reply to sender as the
> default. Let us give it a fair try this way and allow ourselves the chance to
> become accustomed to a new way of Heathkit life.
>
> The differences between the old system and the new one are considerable. The
> benefits to list subscribers are many. Read and save your 'Welcome' message,
> visit the member link, read the material, learn how to handle the various
> functions via the web site and enjoy the lists. If I can be of assistance,
> contact me at the address shown at the bottom of the screen.
>
> Thank you for your cooperation, understanding and adjustments to the new and
> improved Heathkit mail list.
>
> Duane Fischer, W8DBF
> List Administrator
> [email protected]
>
> _______________________________________________
> Heathkit mailing list
> [email protected]
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/heathkit