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

[James Freer]

On 31 December 2010 20:06, Ric Moore <wayward4now at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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It depends on how the list is set up on the server iirc. Yahoogroups
are all set up to reply to the list. This list along with all my
others on this python powered thingy are reply to OP. clicking reply
to all will send a copy to the list and direct to the OP. If one uses
an email client one can configure it there to send to the list only. I
raised the same question a few years ago and someone replied from my
LUG group and explained all - sorry i can't find it to give a more
technical view.

james