Re: Personal vs Mailing List Responses....

> I agree with what you're saying about personal replies vs. the list, but
> as for quoting the entire reply, PLEASE keep in mind that depending on
> the method being used to reply to e-mail, sometimes it's an ALL or
> NOTHING choice as to whether you quote the entire original reply.
> 
> For example, when I'm in the office using Netscape mail I can quote only
> the relevant pieces, as in this reply.
> BUT - If I am at home, using CA/400 Basic DOS SDLC dial up to my AS/400,
> THEN TELNET to my RS/6000, and using PINE to read my e-mail, then (as
> you'll know if you've ever tried to TELNET from 400 to 6000) you can't
> really quote only what you want.  You either include the original
> message or you don't.  With the TELNET to the 6000 you also need to use
> a command key every time you want to position the cursor - one command
> key entry for each single position you move it - hence you also don't
> tend to correct spelling mistakes as it would take forever just to move
> the cursor back to the appropriate space.
> 
> Anyway - just an explanation as to why you will occasionally see the
> full message quoted with the reply.
> -- 
> ... Neil Palmer                                      AS/400~~~~~      

Neil,

It sounds like a real pain.  Maybe it's time for you to look for a 
different solution.

Gary Kuznitz
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