All-- it doesn't matter to me, but I do recall (at least I think so--Mark?)
that the settings were purposely changed to singular responses to cut down
on the rather heavy traffic and volume of "personal" responses. There
was some confusion about when a thread should go off-list or stay on, which
I guess always depends on who you talk to. The solution to me has always
been discrimanating use of the delete button.
Johnson
At 09:11 PM 2/8/00 +1100, SAMPSON Lisa wrote:
>Hello All
>
>I have no objections to the default reply setting being changed. However, I
>think that the ability to send off-list comments probably results in fewer
>'flamings' - especially when replies correct perceived errors of fact in the
>original posting, which may have the figurative effect of telling the
>original contributor to "suck eggs" (so sue me, I'm Australian...but
>definitely not a chicken-ist) in a very public way and which I have often
>observed to be a very clear put down. Put downs often make not only the
>targeted individual feel bad but also those who observe it occurring. Which
>is not to say that we shouldn't continue to enjoy vigorous debate either.
>
>Also, when it seems that few people are interested in a particular debate,
>it may be better to take the discussion off-list to the few people who have
>the interest to pursue it.
>
>Lastly, some people (especially newer list members) may feel a bit nervous
>about global posting and prefer to debate 'small scale' first until they
>realise that everyone's view is relevant and important.
>
>Even if the default settings are changed, discretion about 'who' (collective
>or singular) to reply to should prevail.
>
>Cheers!
>Lisa
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Adrian Higginbotham [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: Tuesday, 8 February 2000 20:19
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: ethnography
>
>
>Hi Cathy, all,
>actually I think theres a much simpler reason why many people reply
>privately rather than to the list,
>because this particular list is set to send message replies to the original
>sender rather than back to the list.
>unless your actively remembering to change the return the address in the to
>field after hitting reply the message isn't seen by the list.
>I know I for one, perhaps its because I'm blind and don't make the effert to
>go and check the "to" field, am guilty of hitting reply and send without a
>second thought as to where its going.
>
>maybe if everyone thinks it would be of benefit we could talk the list
>owner(s) in to changing the list seetings so replies are sent to list.
>this is the default setting on many of my other mailbase lists and only very
>occasionally results in messages which were meant to be private getting
>posted to list.
>
>don't think we want this thread to turn in to a "me to" type thing with
>everyone saying they think replies should go to list but maybe anyone with
>strong objections could speak up either on list or to list owners, if there
>are non eiher list owner will take note and do the necessary or someone (I'm
>guess I'm volunteering) will make an approach with this suggestion.
>
>Adrian Higginbotham
>SURFACE
>Salford University, Research Focus on Accessible Environments.
>
>DogFish Diving
>scuba diving for the visually impaired
>http://www.dogfishdiving.co.uk/
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Cathy Burke <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, February 07, 2000 10:03 PM
>Subject: Re: ethnography
>
>
>Dear List members
>
>Thanks so much (so far) for the many helpful contributions on the
>question of ethnography and visual impairment.
>As well as on list suggestions, there have been quite a few off-list. As
>list owner of mailbase list history-child-family, I often feel that
>valuable contributions get hidden from view in this way - although I
>respect that individuals prefer to offer information individually.
>I wonder, sometimes, how people decide - whether to post to the list or
>to the individual - is it the content that dictates?
>Anyway - I wanted to post to the list the comments that I have received
>off list - please let me know in the next few days if you'd prefer that
>I did not send your individual response - otherwise I'll go ahead.
>
>Cathy
>--
>
>Catherine Burke
>7 The Windses
>Grindleford
>Hope Valley
>S 32 2HY
>Tel: 01433 631907
>
>Dr. Catherine Burke
>Lecturer in Education: Child & Family Studies,
>Bretton Hall College
>West Bretton
>WF4 4LG
>01924 830261
>
>
>
Johnson Cheu
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