Re: hwg mailing list Protocol ???

Hi Kate,

I can definitely understand  where you're coming from, but can't you
identify hwg-basics mail from the "To:" field of your incoming message?  I
know every hwg-basics mail message I get has just such an identification.
Granted, I have to click on the message to view the "To:" field.  To
mitigate that pain, you could create a filter that will help you identify
the message (again using the "To:" field to key on).  That's exactly what I
do.  Since there are so many messages generated from this list, I have them
sent automatically to their own folder.  I can see where this would come
into play if someone is replying to you off-list (privately).  But here too,
I'd be able to identify the source because I'd recognize the subject as one
I originally created or replied to myself.  If their is something I'm
overlooking, or have just plain missed the point, please enlighten me :{)

BTW-  These kinds of suggestions are also perfect subject matter for the
list guides.

Just some thoughts, hope this helps,
Steve

p.s.  It feels good to be back

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kate Pollara" <kpollara(at)home.com>
To: <hwg-basics(at)mail.hwg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 2:59 PM
Subject: hwg mailing list Protocol ???


> I am a newbie on this list and have an observation that concerns me.  With
> all the problems associated with email coming from people you don't know,
I
> am concerned whether or not I should be opening the mail I get from people
> on the list.  That is, I have been on other mailing lists and the subjects
> of the mailings are much clearer than the ones I've received so far from
> this list such that I know its mailing list mail and not junk mail.
>
> Is there any way that people can add a code such as hwg at the beginning
of
> their subject area so we can all know that the mail we are opening isn't
> junk mail/spam/virus etc?
>
> example:
> Subject:   hwg Any title you wish to ask about
>
> This would be a terrific courtesy that would make us all feel a lot more
> comfortable with receiving mail from unknown sources.
> I really want to stay on this list but have serious concerns about knowing
> what I am opening.  If you have ever detected a virus on your system,
> perhaps you can appreciate my concern.
> Kate Pollara
>
> www.jsjbf.com
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