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Re: KillieTalk Digest V2 #243
>Barry wrote:
>>
>> Let me ask a question here while I'm at it. From time to time it is
>> suggested that this list be sent out as individual messages rather
than a
>> digest. I would like to know how members of the list feel about this
(I
>> already know your opinion Bill Vannerson:-) One advantage that I see
is
>> that the identity of threads would be better preserved. Single
messages
>> would invite replies to single queries. On the other hand, single
messages
>> also invites precipitous, sometimes ill-considered replies, leading
to
>> rancour. The person who provides the list server for us prefers
digest
>> format, but I might be able to convince him to try single message if
there
>> is a strong demand for it. What say you? In particular, would it
encourage
>> beginners to post specific questions, looking for specific replies?
>>
>> Barry
>>
>Absolutely would prefer individual posts as opposed to the digest
>format. I find the digest format cumbersome, time consuming and in many
>cases confusing. With individual messages, it would be easier to follow
>a thread for sure, and to respond in a straightforward fashion.
Messages
>can be deleted as read or saved for future reference.
>
>Thanks for asking for input here,
>Bob Schwiegerath
>> ------------------------------
I agree with this. I would prefer individual messages. I am on several
other fish lists and prefer it this way.
Marcus Heinrich
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