Hopeless cause

[Dave Woyciesjes]

Tom H wrote:
>>> I have been reading this list and offering help when I know
>>> the answer to the problem. But my answer is moderated by the
>>> new system they have, and my help has been between 2 and 4
>>> days late on the list. By the time my email arrives either
>>> someone else helped, or the person with the problem has given up.
>>> So I have decided to stop trying to help. It is hopeless.
> 
>> Karl, this is exactly why you should reply to the list and CC the
>> original recipient. That is generally how moderated lists function
>> efficiently and effectively.
> 
> I don't think that this is a moderated list!
> 
> I don't think that anyone should be cc'd unless she/he requests it. By
> default, selecting "reply" on ubuntu-users sends an email back to the
> list.
> 

	I'd have to check the list archives to be sure, but....

	From what I've gathered & understand (from recent list messages) this 
list isn't strictly moderated; but if there is sufficient complaints to 
the list owners/managers, and evidence to back it up, they will start 
(or have started) to place the offenders on a moderate list (all 
messages from them to the list must be manually approved).

	Of course, one of the list admins could always pop in with the correct 
answer....

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