This is just a pointer, and is actually a requirement of a list I'm on (rockbox).
Putting the other persons message, especially if yours is going to be a short one, above your own. That way people know exactly what you're responding to. I don't do this often, but if I'm composing a one line response or if I need to respond to different parts of the question, I do it that way just so they're less confused. thanks, just my thoughts. On 2011-03-03, at 10:20 AM, carolyn Haas wrote: > Hi Ricardo and Sarah: > The one-line type responses are often confusing for readers if they happen > upon your post before the questioner's post. That doesn't mean 5 page essays > are desirable. But, there are certainly ways of responding to a question > such that someone just joining a discussion can do so without having to > backtrack to see where you're coming from. > > Carolyn > > On Mar 2, 2011, at 4:13 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > >> I agree. >> >> sometimes one line responses are all thats necessary. Example, does the Mac >> have an option for a blue ray player? NO it doesn't. I mean, how much >> could you say about it? lol. :) >> >> Ricardo Walker >> rwalker...@gmail.com >> Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 >> >> >> >> >> On Mar 2, 2011, at 5:58 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: >> >>> to me if a one liner can explain something and explain it well then go for >>> it, but if it is just simply, yes then no. >>> >>> example number 1: Yes >>> >>> >>> example 2: >>> Yes the feature you suggested does work very well with voice over and is >>> very accessible. All you need to do is tap tap hold and flick to the choice. >>> >>> Ok the second one was not a 1 liner but it is close enough. lol! >>> >>> Take care all. >>> On Mar 2, 2011, at 1:56 PM, Tyler wood wrote: >>> >>>> I agree with the below statement. >>>> >>>> And not that I've seen this a lot, but you would think that, considering >>>> the volume of the list, the one liner messages could be avoided, if at all >>>> possible - imho, it is common sense. >>>> >>>> Again this is just me. It will complicate more than it would solve. >>>> >>>> On 2011-03-01, at 1:35 PM, Scott Granados wrote: >>>> >>>>> I disagree, this is not consistent but is genearally backwards although >>>>> lists do it both ways. >>>>> >>>>> On Mar 1, 2011, at 11:25 AM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> With respect, I cannot agree. I say that command+r should reply only to >>>>>> the sender and command+shift+r should reply to the list. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Sincerely, >>>>>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! >>>>>> >>>>>> Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! >>>>>> Skype name: >>>>>> barefootedray >>>>>> >>>>>> Facebook: >>>>>> facebook.com/ray.foretjr.1 >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mar 1, 2011, at 1:22 PM, Justin Ekis wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I personally would not like this at all. Most of the time, I want my >>>>>>> reply to go to the list. I think that the default for the reply hotkey >>>>>>> should be the most commonly preferred action. We would have people >>>>>>> sending answers to questions only to the original poster. It would have >>>>>>> to be explained to every new member that the reply button does not do >>>>>>> what is generally expected on a list of this type. Some people don't >>>>>>> even read the welcome message, since it's usually the same >>>>>>> instructions. This would complicate more than it would solve. Please do >>>>>>> not change how list replies work just to avoid a few one-line replies >>>>>>> coming to the list. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mar 1, 2011, at 11:09 AM, carolyn Haas wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Alex: >>>>>>> I think that would be a great solution. Let me look into it. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks very much for your understanding and your great suggestion.. >>>>>>> Carolyn H >>>>>>> :) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mar 1, 2011, at 11:52 AM, Alex Hall wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hello, >>>>>>>> In response to a recent thread about keeping one-line "thank-yous" and >>>>>>>> similar content off the list, I would like to make a suggestion. >>>>>>>> Currently, replying to the sender or replying to all will send a copy >>>>>>>> of the message to the list. However, some lists I am on are set up so >>>>>>>> that replying to the sender will do just that, reply only to the >>>>>>>> sender of the message. To send a message to the list, one must reply >>>>>>>> to all. This is a great setup as it allows posters to very easily take >>>>>>>> a conversation off the list and keep it going privately; to do so, one >>>>>>>> party needs only to reply to sender, instead of reply to all, and the >>>>>>>> rest of the list will not see the subsequent messages (unless someone >>>>>>>> copies the list address on a message for some reason). >>>>>>>> What do people think of setting up this list that way, if possible? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Have a great day, >>>>>>>> Alex (msg sent from GMail website) >>>>>>>> mehg...@gmail.com; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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