Topic: Posting to Lists
How do I post to an email list?
With a few exceptions, you send an email to listname@domain.xxx and you can expect to get your own message sent back to you, this lets you know that it's been distributed to the entire list. If it's an announcement list,... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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This all sounds like so much fun that I started my own group, I can post an announcement to every list I'm on, right?
Slow down a minute! :) Pull out those ever helpful list rules for every list you're on and see what they say. Some listowners do NOT allow announcements of other groups and you can find yourself unsubbed and banned faster... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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What's crossposting?
(aka I want to tell everyone I've ever known about this really wonderful thing!) Crossposting is sending the exact same message to a whole bunch of lists, people and/or newsgroups, either all at once using CC or BCC or separately.... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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Someone posted this really great message and I want to send it to all my friends!
(aka Is it okay to forward list messages to other people who aren't on the list or to other lists or newsgroups?) Weeeeelllll....this can vary widely from list to list and person to person. Your best bet is to always... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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What's OT stand for? And why do people get so bent out of shape about it?
OT stands for Off Topic. Most lists have a specific interest or topic and most people join for info or discussion about that specific interest or topic and especially with busy discussion lists, some members simply don't have the time... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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WHAT'S THE CAPS LOCK BUTTON FOR?
(aka Why does everyone say I'm shouting at them?) Because we can't actually see each other in email, loose standards aka "netiquette" have evolved to demonstrate emotion in words. One of those ways is type in all caps, that's considered... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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Should I use HTML or plain text email when posting to the list?
For every person who thinks plain text email is the only way to send email, there's another one who thinks HTML email is the best! There are some practical concerns in sending HTML email, some list services and some lists... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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Why is Yahoogroups rejecting my HTML messages?
Q: I am a member of a group at Yahoo and I tried to post a message and Yahoo rejected it, said I couldn't post HTML messages but I didn't, what's going on? A: A couple things are happening, first... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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I have this really cool picture, should I sent it to the list?
While some lists happily send dozens or even hundreds of pictures back and forth each day, some lists vigorously prohibit attachments of any kind, pictures, documents, files or programs. So carefully read the list rules (look for that list welcome... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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Should I quote the entire email or digest I'm replying to?
(aka Why it's okay to run with scissors on an email list) Always remember that everyone else on the list has already gotten the original email that you're replying to, so it's never necessary to quote the entire email and... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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Guides to Writing Email
Even tho it's a bit long, this is a very good guide for anyone new to email or to mailing lists, A Beginner's Guide to Effective Email. You can skip to the parts you're interested in with the menu on... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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What's with all that weird spelling, bad grammar, strange abbreviations and other stuff?
Like I talked about typing in all caps, there's lots of ways to demonstrate emotion in email, using *'s around words for emphasis, using smiley faces and other emoticons, using acronyms like LOL for Laughing Out Loud and more. People... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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What's a sig line? How long should it be?
(aka Can I include every great quote or website I've ever heard or visited? How about all this nifty ASCII artwork I made?) A sig line is what you put after your name, it can be any number of things,... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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And last but not least, flames, trolls and other list monsters...
Flames are derogatory or implied derogatory responses to any given post. Most listowners prefer that people post in a mature manner and may enforce strict rules about flaming. If you really can't restrain yourself from telling someone they're an idiot,... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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How to post without flaming or upsetting others
Avoiding personal conflict on mailing lists is a great article about what starts flame wars and how to post without touching one off.... continue readingPosted on December 22, 2003
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I'm using WebTV, I can't quote anything!
If you're using WebTV to post and reply to list messages, here's a helpful site with info for WebTV users: For WebTv Users: Replying and quoting politely on a computer mailing list or in Usenet It covers posting in plain... continue readingPosted on January 03, 2004
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