Perhaps this too is noise, but just for the record, despite a constantly
overflowing mail box the answers to queries are why I joined this list. I
usually delete questions but often save peoples answers. Unless the
questioner specifically undertakes up front to summarize answers and post
them, I would prefer people to continue to cc to the group. That is the
way all other lists I am on work.
Just my 2 cents...
 
 
Jay Jerome
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On Thu, 25 Jan 1996, Ray Hicks wrote:
 
> Surely responses to general queries should be regarded as signal and not
> noise.  Personal mail that is misdirected to the list may well be noise,
> but can still be enlightening, and is bearably infrequent.
> Many replies to initial queries provoke further questions from interested
> bystanders, as well as better answers.
> I could have sent this just to Danny but thought I'd share it with the
> rest of you.
>
> Ray
>
> On Thu, 25 Jan 1996, Bluestein, Danny wrote:
>
> > To all recipients of the Confocal list:
> >   Although I am new to this list, I feel obliged to send this message to
> > all recipients of the list. When somebody sends an inquiry to multiple
> > recipients it makes sense to do so, but when you reply to such an
> > inquiry, DO NOT USE THE REPLY FUNCTION of your e-mail software. Doing so
> > results in the multiple recipients of the list constantly receiving piles
> > of mail messages they are not interested in receiving, decreasing the
> > signal/noise ratio of this discussion group to unbearable levels.
> > Please be advised to answer the individual inquiry directly to this
> > individual's e-mail (yes, you'll have to copy his e-mail address and
> > write to the individual personally).
> > Thanks in advance for your cooperation,
> >    Dr. Danny Bluestein
> >
>