[Rhodes22-list] . . . and an Open Reply... Like this, Slim

[Hank]

Jack,

If you do that then you lose the greatest feature of Gmail, which is the
grouping of conversations.  To me, this truly is the greatest invention
since sliced bread.

Hank

On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 9:01 PM, Jack Chirch <jchirch at gmail.com> wrote:

>  Set G-mail up to use your own e-mail client (Outlook, Outlook Express,
> etc.) Gmail has its own POP3 and SMTP servers and will behave just like
> your
> ISP's mail service.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Steven Alm
> Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 6:48 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Open letter to "da list" and an Open Reply...
>
> Hey Gmail users:  I can't seem to figure out how to change the subject
> line.
> I can start a new thread with an original msg and original subject but if
> I'm replying to others' I can't change it.  Anybody?
>
> Slim
>
> On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 5:33 PM, Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net> wrote:
>
> >
> > You would think that those who can type so much in the Message part
> > could correctly type a few words in the subject line?
> >
> > Maybe Michael M could program it so that it has to be a new or
> > modified subject to post?
> >
> > Maybe we should have a 100 word limit on posts?
> >
> > Ed K
> > Greenville, SC, USA
> > http://www.nabble.com/file/p17071461/Florida.jpg Florida.jpg
> >
> >
> >
> > R22MikeW wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > To the Rhodie list,
> > >
> > > My reason for joining "da list" and staying on for nearly two years
> > > has been that the list generates interesting conversations about
> > > life (sailing, political, book reviews, etc.) by a great diversity
> > > of people whose only common thread is that they have been touched by
> > > the Rhodes 22 sailboat.  Some are owners, some have owned and some
> > > are looking to acquire their first Rhodes 22.  Interestingly, there
> > > is no requirement that members have any association with sailing.
> > >
> > > Some of the "sailing only" types have attempted to rid the list of
> > > discussions not pertaining to sailing.  While quoting the list
> > > charter clearly shows that most all topics are acceptable and
> > > breathes life into the list, I can understand why some would like to
> > > simply talk about sailing.  For those, I renew the request that we
> > > change the subject line appropriately so that filters can remove
> > > unwanted discussions.  If we
> > want
> > > folks like BigAl to participate,and I do, we must be more diligent
> > > about the subject line modifiers.  I appreciate all of the
> > > contributions and
> > do
> > > not want to send anyone to another list.  On the other hand, I do
> > > not
> > wish
> > > to be told to "Stay off our mailing list place" either (unless maybe
> > > by
> > > MJM.)
> > >
> > > Finally, some discussions of late have gone well beyond the point of
> > > a "gentlemanly discussion" or even providing information (yes,
> > > unfortunately, I participated in at least one.)  I find that the
> > > level
> > of
> > > frustration and personal abuse has increased dramatically for
> > > several members recently.  I think that it is great to have a lively
> > > discussion about sailing or politics (factual or otherwise) but name
> > > calling never works.  I would ask that the personal attacks be
> > > limited since they do nothing except to inflame and inflict injury.
> > > It seems, from some of
> > the
> > > comments, that it has gotten so bad that MJM needed to step in.
> > >
> > > Since I joined the list, I have met several Rhodies, participated in
> > > restoration of, launch of or just assisted with their R22's and I am
> > > certain that many other members have as well. It has been rewarding
> > > and just plain fun.  I think that it's great that plans for Rhodie
> > > parties
> > are
> > > made and look forward to meeting and sailing with many of you.  The
> > > last thing that any Rhodie could possibly want would be to alienate
> > > a list member through bullying.  It just doesn't make sense to me.
> > >
> > > THINK about what you are saying and WHY before you hit the send
> > > button
> > and
> > > please keep the subject line accurate for the benefit of those who
> > > want
> > to
> > > limit their reading material.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
> > > Nissequogue River, NY
> > > __________________________________________________
> > > Use Rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org, Help? www.rhodes22.org/list
> > >
> > >
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> > .html Sent from the Rhodes 22 mailing list archive at Nabble.com.
> >
> > __________________________________________________
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