Re: [OT] mailing list management

From: Jan-Benedict Glaw
Date: Wed Jun 01 2005 - 05:49:33 EST


On Wed, 2005-06-01 12:31:50 +0200, Lukasz Stelmach <stlman@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Jan-Benedict Glaw napisaÅ(a):
>
> >> I suggest
> >>(re)placing any Reply-To headers in incoming letters with Reply-To:
> >>linux-kernel@... before delivering them to subscribers.
> > >
> > This is considered harmful.
>
> Could you explain your point of view. I am subscribed to a list wher
> such a thing gets done and I haven't noticed any injures ;-)

http://www.unicom.com/pw/reply-to-harmful.html

> > Please just configure your email client
> > correctly.
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^
> That is?
>
> Well I might use "Reply to all" but then for example you would receive
> two copies of this email. One in your private inbox and the other in the
> list's box. Is this correct?

Reply-to-List is an option. For the LKML, it's even better to do a group
reply. This may allow the other party to answer in a fast manner, not
waiting for a delayed LKML email...

> I would even suggest placing real name in the reply to field next to
> list's address.

That's considered standard.

MfG, JBG

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