I believe that what John is doing is known as a "courtesy copy": he
sends a message to the list, and he sends a copy directly to you.
Depending which one you reply to (your personal copy or the list copy),
a different default reply address will be offered.

The "courtesy copy" is especially useful to people who choose digest
mode to receive the list, because they the courtesy copy immediately,
before the next digest message is sent.

I had never considered that to people unfamiliar with the practice that
the "courtesy copy" would seem like an invitation to take the
conversation private.  I am sure John did not intend to create this
confusion with you.

Jeff

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