Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 13:59:24 -0800 (PST) From: Tony <tony@idk.com> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Email Etiquette on this list Message-ID: <200111272159.NAA08605@idk.com> In-Reply-To: <KPEMLBLEMPMHGLJOCDEGOEFMDAAA.scott@gerhardt-it.com> from "Scott Gerhardt" at Nov 27, 2001 03:52:51 PM
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How about also keeping the line length < 75 characters? Tony > > Is there a preferred message protocol for responding to this list? > I think it would be helpful is there was some sort of guidling for composing > and replying to messages. > > > I typically do the following protocol for messages, suggestions welcome: > > - Use a meaningful subject line > > - Replies are posted at the _TOP_ of the message; saves scrolling when > following a long thread and keeps everything is reverse chronological order. > > - Compose in question/answer format and avoid long philosophical discussion > where possible or take the long winded disscussions off the list. > > - Use white space to make messages more legible. > > - Trim off anything that does not pertain to the current message. > > > - Scott > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________ > > Scott Gerhardt, P.Geo. > Gerhardt Information Technologies > _________________________________ > > > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org > with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message > To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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