Mailing List Manners 101

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Karen L Pagel (wpagel@wazoo.com)
Tue, 11 May 1999 14:03:40 GMT 

Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 14:03:40 GMT
From: Karen L Pagel <wpagel@wazoo.com>
Subject: Mailing List Manners 101

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Dear Listmates, in regards to recent discussion on this list the following
may be of interest. Adam Engst is a well known writter on computer matters
Karen

Mailing List Manners 101
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   by Adam C. Engst <ace@tidbits.com>

   It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of mailing lists. I both
   subscribe to and operate a number of lists on many topics, and I
   spend much of my day communicating professionally and personally
   in these discussion groups.

   And yet, I'm troubled by behaviors I see in most lists. Many
   people pay little attention to spelling, grammar, and the basic
   composition of their messages, post pointless notes, and bulk up
   replies by quoting complete originals and appending huge
   signatures. How you write in email - especially in public places
   like mailing lists - affects how other people regard you, your
   opinions, and your knowledge. Think of it this way: if mailing
   list messages were a reflection of personal hygiene, you don't
   want to come across to others like you need a shower, clean
   clothes, and a haircut.

   Here then are the main behaviors that I would encourage for all
   mailing list participants. If you're as bothered by the problems
   in mailing lists as I am, feel free to refer others to this
   article for advice. You can link to it permanently at this URL:

<http://db.tidbits.com/getbits.acgi?tbart=05386>

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