Am Mittwoch, 23.07.03 um 21:36 Uhr schrieb Jimmie Houchin:

> Bert Freudenberg wrote:
>
>> Am Mittwoch, 23.07.03 um 19:09 Uhr schrieb Jimmie Houchin:
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I've been creating multiple folders/mailboxes for my Squeak list 
>>> reading. That way I can keep up better with current conversations.
>>>
>>> I have one for each [ENH] OR [GOODIE], [BUG] OR [FIX], and 
>>> squeak-dev (for all else).
>>>
>>> I am seeing    < I'm a bug-fixing machine! >    messages with [ENH], 
>>> [FIX], [BUG][FIX] as Subject prefixes.
>>>
>>> Would it be unreasonable to have the BFAV prefix its messages with a 
>>> [BFAV] or [BFAVg] (g=generated) Subject prefix or some such for its 
>>> generated messages?
>> Yes, it would be unreasonable because everyone would see it. It would 
>> be better to add a custom header field, like "X-Generator: 
>> Squeak-BFAV" or the like. This can easily be used for filtering but 
>> won't add to the clutter on the subject line for others.
>> -- Bert
>
> Correct. However it is also true for every other subject prefix.
> I have no problem with a custom header instead.
> Do replies include the custom headers?

No.

> In general would potentially be more interested in a human response to 
> the generated message than possibly the original message.
>
> A seperate mailing list doesn't require a Subject prefix either.
> This would also allow only interested parties getting such mail.
>
> I very much like what the BFAV is enabling in the community. But I 
> know many people are busy (who isn't) and many get bogged down in the 
> number of messages. A few busy bees can generate many, many BFAV 
> messages. Which can make the list appear more overwhelming than it 
> truly is.
>
> I really like the seperate list idea the best for either generated 
> type emails and/or possibly non-discussion/informational type of 
> messages.
>   (does not exclude custom header)
> It addresses other areas also, web interfaces, archives, etc.
> But,... not without community agreement. :)

Well, the current setup is only temporary, I was told by Those In The 
Know ;-)

-- Bert