A word about cross-posts

["Tim Gwinn" <***>]

To all,

 

I can appreciate that the content of many threads and messages can often apply to multiple lists.  This makes cross-posting a simple and straightforward method of disseminating this kind of content.

 

However, cross-posts do not generally allow us to continue on the original conversation in a useful way since the original participants do not belong to the cross-posted list. Instead, the cross-posts must be formulated so that they arrive to this list in a way that makes clear what the poster's intent is in doing so.

 

I strongly urge that in the future that any cross-posts be edited and prefaced with a reason why the particular thread was cross-posted, and how it is relevant to the discussion of Rosennean ideas. The actual cross-posted content will then have a context for all our listmembers.

 

Regards,

Tim