Re: [APML] OT: List/Email Etiquette

["David B. Toth" <ve3gyq@amsat.org>]

At 07:03 PM 1/17/2002 -0800, Chris & Jennifer Cook wrote:
>I don't mean to get on my soap box but if you post a image on APML or any
>other list, and someone sends you a email complementing you on your work, at
>least have the courtesy to reply to them.  If you do not have the time to
>reply to people, don't post it.  They took the time to email you, do the
>same in return.  If someone complemented you to your face, would you just
>stare at them and say nothing?  There are only six letters to type.
>
>Soap box off.

Chris: I don't think it is reasonable to reply to the list with such short 
ditties as:
"Nice pic"
"Good work"
etc.

If someone posts that they have a new image, it is probably better to send 
them a private AttaBoy rather than fill up the list with these kind of replies.

UNLESS:
you are going to make a comment that will spur some sort of discussion.
I think this has been mentioned before ....

And of course, I'd agree with you that one should reply to the commenter 
one way or the other, either privately or on the list, depending on the 
nature of the response.

Your mileage may vary.

Dave



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