RE: offline courtesy among list members

Subject: RE: offline courtesy among list members
From: Kat Nagel <katnagel -at- bluefrognet -dot- net>
To: "TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com>
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 17:21:06 -0500

At 12:36 PM -0500 12/18/01, Hannah Bissell wrote:

okay,

now i feel like a cad. i've gotten some very good advice from this list and
always thought that specific responses were not wanted.


Personally, I use this 4-step 'rule'.

1. I don't send thank-you responses to the list, unless I have additional information to add to the topic.

2. If someone makes a general offer to all 4000+ people on the list, and I respond to the offer, I don't usually don't send personal thanks.

3. If I ask for something, and someone sends it, I send thanks privately. Exception: If manymany people reply on-list or privately, I may do a general thank-you message to the list. This is rare.

4. If someone responds privately to one of my posts, with anything more than a one-line 'me, too', I'll usually reply. Usually /= always. It depends on the specific content, my stress level, and my daily horoscope.

Horoscopes for Thursday December 20, 2001
Taurus: Mercury-ruled speed is apparent today. Matters
you found difficult can be cleared away with dispatch,
and the number of small details you can
get out of the way gives you a sense of satisfaction.

Today, your chances of a reply are pretty good <g>
--
Kat Nagel, who only checks her horoscope
if she needs a good laugh
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