Thomas Dickey wrote: > Ralf Corsepius wrote: > > I normally respond CC:-ing the reporter on auto*.gnu.org lists, because > > they tend to be unreliable. Not have done so in this case was just an > > oversight. > > otoh, when I do that, I usually get 2-3 complaints from people stating > that I shouldn't (ymmv).
On lists that you must be subscribed to post and are discussion lists then I think people do not expect a CC and often complain when they are CC'd. But on the bug- lists there is no assumption that you are subscribed. It is an open mailing list and anyone may send a message there. This is a long standing policy. (One that has created some controversy because of the increase in spam I might add.) If I know someone is subscribed I usually remove their address from the To list. If not then I leave it on. I always leave the original posters address on the list if I do not recognize it specifically. If someone CC's me I try not to complain even though I would like them not to. Bob
