On 11/12/2007 14:57, Richard Huxton wrote:
> It's one of those "common knowledge" things that are obvious to everyone
> who's done it once themselves. It's just part of the nature of how email
> works. Google around "mailing list etiquette" and you should see plenty
> of guidelines.
It might be a good idea to append a mini-FAQ, covering these items, to
the automatic email which is sent out to new list subscribers. For
example, something along these lines:
// >>>>
Please note in particular the following points of netiquette:
* Don't top-post, as it makes for confusing reading.
* Don't start a new thread by replying to an old one, because [insert
suitable technical explanation here].
Failure to observe the above may result in your question going unanswered.
// <<<<<
Ray.
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Raymond O'Donnell, Director of Music, Galway Cathedral, Ireland
rod@iol.ie
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