my protest

[Susan B. Farmer]

>On Mon, 8 Nov 1999, Doug Yanega wrote:
>
>>The *correct* default setting for mailing lists is what Taxacom has now
>
>Correct only as in the one you prefer, Doug.
>
>I have run enough lists myself to appreciate how complex the tradeoffs
>are between setting the default reply-to to the author or to the list.
>It is not an easy choice to make.
>
>Personally, I prefer the default reply-to set to the list.  It is more
>convenient for most subscribers, and helps to keep discussions going.

I"ll add my voice here.  I think it goes a long way to keep discussions
going.  I much prefer default reply-to to be the list.  It's far
easier to reply to the sender than it is to remember what the subject
is and then reply to the list.  (no, I don't use a web-based mail
program -- I use a dinosaur -- unix mail)

Susan Farmer
sfarmer at goldsword.com
Botany Department, University of Tennessee
http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium