[Aztlan] MODERATORS' NOTE - CC's and BCC's on Aztlan

[David Hixson]

My sincerest apologies (and thanks to Lloyd for catching my error)...

I accidentally flipped the two categories.

YOU SHOULD "BCC" (Blind Carbon Copy) YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

Everyone in the "TO" or "CC" lines will be visible to everyone.

Again I apologize, and I hope this "goes to show" that even the moderators can confuse the two options occasionally!

So please take extra care when you send your emails, but especially take care when you "REPLY ALL" -- so that you only target those members who wish to participate in the discussion.

Many thanks,

-Dave

--- On Thu, 7/23/09, David Hixson <aztlandave at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: David Hixson <aztlandave at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Aztlan] MODERATORS' NOTE - CC's and BCC's on Aztlan
> To: Aztlan at lists.famsi.org
> Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 3:11 PM
> 
> Estimados Listeros,
> 
> We have received a few comments over the years regarding
> the forwarding of CC'd individuals' email addresses to the
> list.
> 
> In other words, some members have sent messages to Aztlan
> that were also addressed to other friends or family, and
> those other individuals are then included in the Aztlan post
> for all Aztlan members to see and reply to.
> 
> Unfortunately, the listserv software in use by FAMSI and
> Aztlan does not permit the moderators to edit any portion of
> a posted message (including both the headers and the
> body).  We can only "approve" "discard" or "reject"
> submitted messages.
> 
> Therefore, please treat the Aztlan list just like any other
> individual recipient.  The 1000+ Aztlan members will see
> all other recipients in the "To" or "CC" lines of your
> emails.  And if any list member responds by clicking "Reply
> ALL" to your message, then all of the original recipients
> will receive their response.
> 
> Therefore, the responsibility rests upon the *sender* to
> only "CC" those individuals who have already agreed to
> participate on Aztlan, OR whom they know are interested in
> that particular topic being discussed openly with the many
> individuals on Aztlan.
> 
> But there is another option...
> 
> A "BCC" (or "blind CC") is a highly suggested method for
> messages you wish to send to one party, but not let them see
> the addresses of a second party.
> 
> Friends and family should be typed into the "To" or "CC"
> line, while listservs would be placed in the "BCC" line. 
> Those listed in the "BCC" only see your return address, not
> their fellow recipients. [NOT CORRECT, SEE ABOVE]
> 
> For a more detailed background on this, visit -
> 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_carbon_copy
> 
> We hope this will avert some confusion in future threads.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> The Aztlan Moderators
> 
> 
> 
> 
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