[molions] Confusion about Test

From: "J. Y. Miller" <j.y.miller@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "molions@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <molions@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 08:22:38 -0500
Lions

A recent new member commented about the "test" references in several recent 
posts.

Our State Office had asked about the fact that Brenda did not usually see her 
own posts. The list is set so that users WILL see their own posts. I was trying 
to resolve this and I asked Brenda to post some news as a test to see if it was 
still happening. Brenda sent a short message that simply said "test".

I learned long ago that such a message will often result in scores of replies 
stating things like "You passed" or "I got it", etc. This happens even when the 
test message says to not reply.

In the meantime, I discovered that G-mail will automatically stop your own 
posts from appearing in your inbox. This is a "feature" of G-mail and G-mail 
users get this no matter how I have the list options set. Folks with G-mail 
addresses CAN see their posts in their SENT folder. If someone replies to the 
post, both the reply and the original post will appear in the OP's (original 
poster)  mailbox.

I posted this information to the list.

I had asked Brenda to send E-mail to her distribution lists informing Lions of 
our MOLIONS  mailing list. She did so and we have a number of new subscribers 
as a result. Those that came on board AFTER the "test" message would not have 
seen it and might very well wonder what the "test" is that a number of folks 
have referenced.

I am sorry that is is so long, but I wanted to clear up any confusion.

If you are still with me, please know that any list works better and is easier 
to follow if you do the following:

1) Start a new message instead of just clicking on reply if you are sending a 
message that is not a reply to the one you are currently reading.
2) Always put a subject in the subject line that gives a hint to the message 
content.
3) Always sign your posts so that readers know who has said what. I recommend 
using a signature block like mine below that is automatically appended to each 
message.

YIL

J. Y.


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[molions] Confusion about Test

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