[mythtv-users] If I get the digest, how do I reply correctly?

Allen Edwards allen.edwards at oldpaloalto.com
Thu Jul 24 14:52:48 UTC 2008


Eric Mesa wrote:
> So I've been hearing a lot recently about how threading gets messed up 
> if someone just changes the subject of the email and replies.  I knew 
> hijacking threads was wrong, but I didn't know things were messed up 
> just from changing the subject.  I've been seeing this over and over on 
> all the mailing lists I"ve been on. 
> 
> But how do I reply properly if I receive daily digests?  I don't want to 
> get individual emails because even with just digests my inbox gets 
> pretty filled up from all the mailing lists I'm on.  So how can I 
> properly reply to, for example, my satellite email?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> -- 
> Eric Mesa
> http://www.ericsbinaryworld.com
> 
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As an example, this email should have the subject line:
"Re: [mythtv-users] If I get the digest, how do I reply correctly?"

So, just put "Re: [mythtv-users] " in front of the subject in your 
subject line.

There is no secret hidden code that tells the email reader what the 
thread is.

Allen





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