[Framers] Up for discussion: changing Framers' default Reply-To behavior

[FrameUsers Admin]

In the "old days" of this list, it was expected that a poster would 
summarize the comments received, especially any that were sent 
off-list. These days, most of us don't have time for that and we miss 
so much good information that could help us all. I know that often 
someone posts something that I want to watch for replies, only to 
never read another word on the subject except a mention of all the 
great off-list replies.

Related to this is what I find to be a major pain in the a**-- 
pressing Ctrl-R and forgetting that my reply will go only to the 
original poster. I have to then find the Framers email address, 
copy/paste it into the header or a new email, and resend the message. 
I think this may be contributing to the propensity of off-list replies.

When I originally set up this new Framers list, I opted to set the 
default Reply-To behavior to send only to the poster and not the list 
because it was the recommended action for new lists. I'm beginning to 
really regret that decision. So as List Mom, I'd like to change the 
default reply behavior to go to the list and not to the sender. I 
realize that this might create situations that could prove 
embarrassing if one accidentally sends a private reply to the entire 
list. I'm willing to entertain valid arguments both pro and con to 
this change in list behavior. I'd prefer receiving them off-list 
(carol at frameusers.com) unless you feel that your argument merits all 
1089 of us taking the time to read it. I won't make this decision 
unilaterally -- this list belongs to all of us and relies on all of 
us to provide good content and helpful advice.

Bear in mind that if I DO make this change, I will give plenty of 
advance warning and repeat it a few times before making the change so 
that we all have time to retrain our brains.

Carol Elkins
List Mom
carol at frameusers.com