[Vwdiesel] Lapping to crapping in two moves...

[paulr]

I'm seeing this issue too, Mark.  I'm not sure you
can avoid it with out a work-around. I explain what
I think is happening. Skip to the end for a quick fix.

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It looks to me that the "reply-to" option is not set at
the mail list server. The "reply-to" option is controlled
by the mailing list administrator.  (I don't know who he
(or she) is).

If the mailing list server were configured to set the "reply-to"
field as "vwdiesel at vwfans.com", follow up messages would be
addressed automatically to vwdiesel, and replies would stay
"on topic" (followed up).

My mailer is not getting a "reply-to" command from the list
server. My replies get sent to the poster, not to the list.

I am using Netscape. Outlook folks may see this too, I don't
know.

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For Mark and others, here's a workaround...

1.  Use the "reply to everyone" or "reply-all" option of your
     mail program.

2.  Leave the "vwdiesel at vwfans.com" address in the "to:" or
     "Mail recipients" box.  Delete any other other addresses
     you see.

3.  Re-check to be sure that "vwdiesel at vwfans.com" is the
     only name in to "to" box.  Change "cc:" or "bcc:" to
     "to:" if necessary.

4. Type in your reply.

5. When you're done, hit "send".

Your reply should go directly to the mailing list.  It
should show up as a reply to the original topic.

Someone who has outlook can explain outlook's commands
better than I can.  I use netscape.

To summarize, changing the listserv to add a "reply-to"
instriction for "vwdiesel at vwfans.com" would improve an
already excellent discussion list.  I hope my comments
will help others use this (great!) list more easily.

I now return you to your regularly scheduled topic.


Paul

(P.S. Miss Manners frowns on "hijacking".  She loves
  new topics :-)

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Mark Shepherd wrote:
> Ok so I'm guilty of changing titles to an apparent
> thread...in truth I actually dont see how to follow within a
> thread computeristically speaking...it just forms a parallel
> thread so explain please...
> Of course there are those who hide behind a thread but
> hijack it with their own more important topic or is it
> called evoluton or devolution?



> Maybe the salient points could be hoisted by the moderator
> and filed under topic in the files..perhaps royalties for
> the subsequent e-book could follow ;o)
> The Miser
> 
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