Gmail and the ubuntu-users list 'Reply-To:' question

[Ric Moore]

On Fri, 2010-12-31 at 13:49 -0600, Cybe R. Wizard wrote:
> Hi, list,
> 
> I've noticed that , when I reply to a gmail eddress, the Reply-To: is
> set to both the list and the OP.  Is this standard practice for gmail
> (the default), can it be changed if so, or are the users setting it,
> themselves?
> 
> I ask because it is my custom to /not/ send replies to the OP unless
> specifically asked (and I believe it is the list 'rule', too) and I
> don't want to fail to do so if the OP wishes for a direct reply.  I've
> been waffling about what to do and how and why for a couple of days and
> thought it best to ask you, the other list users.
> 
> Please, don't send me direct replies; I read the list.    ;-]

I use gmail (pop) and evolution. I DO see headers at times that include
the poster's email address in the "reply to". I figured it was their
preferences that made it so as I don't see it happening as a general
rule. Ric

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