Re: Changing digest subjects

[Pete Helgren <Pete@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Vern,

I don't think changing the subject is a problem.  It can actually help 
to clarify the subject from time to time (as I have just done).  I think 
what David says NOT to do is to take an existing thread and then change 
the subject as though creating a NEW thread.  But, since all the threads 
are internally tracked with a number, changing the subject *to clarify* 
the subject matter as it evolves shouldn't be an issue unless you are 
starting a new thread.  Then, a new post, rather than just hijacking an 
existing thread, would be the correct way to go. Changing the subject 
back to the original subject on a digest post seems a "humane" thing to 
do for us who have to scratch our heads as digest subject come through, 
wondering "what does that subject mean?"

If I am wrong on this I am sure that David will let me know.....

Pete



Vern Hamberg wrote:
> Which message got the kool response?
>
> A gentle suggestion - clear out all messages from digests except the one 
> you are answering.
>
> I can't speak to what to put in the subject, as we have seen and been 
> told not to change it - messes up threads - but what thread is a digest in?
>
> HTH
> Vern
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