Re: Replying to list

[Peter Hillier-Brook <phb@hbsys.plus.com>]

Thibaut Paumard wrote:
> Le mercredi 21 juin 2006 à 13:55 +0100, Peter Hillier-Brook a écrit :
> > If it's not an FAQ, why doesn't this list use the "Reply-to" field in 
> > the address headers?
> >
> > A couple of times recently I've hit Reply and sent a response to the 
> > originator, rather than the list - for which I apologise. All other - 
> > non-Debian - lists to which I subscribe use this field and it enables 
> > one to concentrate on the message, rather than the postman:-)
> >
> > Peter HB
>
> I suppose the reason is:
> http://www.unicom.com/pw/reply-to-harmful.html

Interesting document, but somewhat religious in tone. If I Reply to All 
the original poster will probably receive 2 copies of the reply, unless 
I take the time to edit the headers (although Reply to All will have the 
benefit of ensuring that non-registered users of a list will receive a 
reply).

Thanks for pointing out the useful reference - I probably deserved a 
RTFM. A quiet think is in order.

Regards

Peter HB