Re: [OT] List CC etiquette and my brain just do not seem to work
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brian m. carlson <sandals@crustytoothpaste.net>
- Date
- Jun 15, 2014, 16:44 UTC
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- <20140615164436.GF368384@vauxhall.crustytoothpaste.net>
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On Sun, Jun 15, 2014 at 10:27:21AM -0400, Jason Pyeron wrote:
> <rant> > Why can the list set the reply to the list and if there is a sender > whos email is not on the list add them to the reply to header as well.
https://www.google.com/search?q=reply+to+considered+harmful
> I forget too many times to fix the address lines, and I get beaten > with a stick at work when I use the reply all.
I have to adjust to different behavior for different lists as well. On the Debian lists, you are expected to reply to the list only, unless someone sets their Mail-Followup-To accordingly, in which case your mail client should do the right thing and CC them.
On the Git list, you are expected to CC everybody. I personally prefer the Debian strategy, as I read the list and don't generally need the extra copy, but when in Rome….
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