Subject lines are a mess

[Bill]

Mike,

Is there a way to put a header on the top of every email, similar to the notes at the bottom that could be guidelines for the subject line?

It could be very short but remind us to preface the subject line with Rebel - , Elite -, Moose - Off topic, or whatever is a good way (R/E for rebel & elite, M/SR for moose & super rebel, OT for off topic?).

It could also remind us to CHANGE the subject when the subject changes from the original post.

It seems if it was brief and at the top maybe we would actually use them and it would help guys be able to organize their in-box with filters, etc.

I know this has been brought up before but never seems to last very long.

Thanks,

Bill






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[Scott Aldrich]

A very good idea! Maybe include "ALL" for stuff that applies to building in
general or something like that.

Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Bill
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 1:26 PM
To: rebel-builders-d@dcsol.com
Subject: Subject lines are a mess


Mike,

Is there a way to put a header on the top of every email, similar to the
notes at the bottom that could be guidelines for the subject line?

It could be very short but remind us to preface the subject line with
Rebel - , Elite -, Moose - Off topic, or whatever is a good way (R/E for
rebel & elite, M/SR for moose & super rebel, OT for off topic?).

It could also remind us to CHANGE the subject when the subject changes
from the original post.

It seems if it was brief and at the top maybe we would actually use them
and it would help guys be able to organize their in-box with filters, etc.

I know this has been brought up before but never seems to last very long.

Thanks,

Bill






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[Mike Davis]

Easy enough... something like this look OK?

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill" <moosebuilder@yahoo.com>
To: <rebel-builders-d@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 11:25 AM
Subject: Subject lines are a mess

Mike,

Is there a way to put a header on the top of every email, similar to the
notes at the bottom that could be guidelines for the subject line?

It could be very short but remind us to preface the subject line with
Rebel - , Elite -, Moose - Off topic, or whatever is a good way (R/E for
rebel & elite, M/SR for moose & super rebel, OT for off topic?).

It could also remind us to CHANGE the subject when the subject changes
from the original post.

It seems if it was brief and at the top maybe we would actually use them
and it would help guys be able to organize their in-box with filters, etc.

I know this has been brought up before but never seems to last very long.

Thanks,

Bill






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[Ken]

Mind you this probably means I have to delete the prefix msg and the
suffix msg now to clean up a reply ;(
The search engine here is so fast that I thought having the wrong
subject was a pretty minor thing in the archives although it does force
one to read a bit of every new post I suppose...

For the other thread, I really hope that Wayne and Everyone knows that I
appreciate all responses to my posts even though I normally refuse to
clutter the list with just a "thank you" unless I can add something
useful or witty. Similarly while I like to hear about everybody's
success I don't normally post "congratulations" unless I have something
more useful to add. Maybe I should but I figure everyone here has an
appreciation for what a large accomplishment finishing up one of these
birds is. BTW is this one of the lists that will keep a post out of the
archives if I add that "DNA" suffix?

I love the diversity and knowlege on this list. There are some factory
moderated lists out there that are almost a cult in terms of intolerance
to any dissenting opinions or new ideas...

Ken
thanks and congratulations to all ;)

Mike Davis wrote:

*************************************************************
To improve the usefulness of the archives, please ensure that
your subject line accurately reflects the content of your message.
*************************************************************

Easy enough... something like this look OK?

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill" <moosebuilder@yahoo.com>
To: <rebel-builders-d@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 11:25 AM
Subject: Subject lines are a mess

Mike,

Is there a way to put a header on the top of every email, similar to the
notes at the bottom that could be guidelines for the subject line?

It could be very short but remind us to preface the subject line with
Rebel - , Elite -, Moose - Off topic, or whatever is a good way (R/E for
rebel & elite, M/SR for moose & super rebel, OT for off topic?).

It could also remind us to CHANGE the subject when the subject changes
from the original post.

It seems if it was brief and at the top maybe we would actually use them
and it would help guys be able to organize their in-box with filters, etc.

I know this has been brought up before but never seems to last very long.

Thanks,

Bill






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[Scott Aldrich]

Maybe that is kind of annoying at the top?? The only thing I really like is
when guys put what type of aircraft when talking about specific problems.
Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 1:52 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Subject lines are a mess

*************************************************************
To improve the usefulness of the archives, please ensure that
your subject line accurately reflects the content of your message.
*************************************************************

Easy enough... something like this look OK?

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill" <moosebuilder@yahoo.com>
To: <rebel-builders-d@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 11:25 AM
Subject: Subject lines are a mess

Mike,

Is there a way to put a header on the top of every email, similar to the
notes at the bottom that could be guidelines for the subject line?

It could be very short but remind us to preface the subject line with
Rebel - , Elite -, Moose - Off topic, or whatever is a good way (R/E for
rebel & elite, M/SR for moose & super rebel, OT for off topic?).

It could also remind us to CHANGE the subject when the subject changes
from the original post.

It seems if it was brief and at the top maybe we would actually use them
and it would help guys be able to organize their in-box with filters,

etc.

I know this has been brought up before but never seems to last very

long.

Thanks,

Bill






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[Mike Davis]

BTW is this one of the lists that will keep a post out of the
archives if I add that "DNA" suffix?

No, that doesn't work... everything gets archived.

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[Walter Klatt]

I realize I am among the minority here, and probably one of the
worst culprits, but I don't mind a subject line being off topic
of the current discussion. If it is a long repeated thread, then
at least I remember the previous post without having to read down
again, to see what the thread is about and how it originated.
Like Ken, I also rely on the search command to find things in the
archives.

But if Mike is going to put a message on top, instead of the
bottom, I would suggest keeping it as short as possible to avoid
clutter at the top, which is where it matters to me.

To shorten, it might look like this:

***Adjust subject to current topic, and use DNA to not archive***

FWIW and JMO, but am happy with whatever.

Walter

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 12:52 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Subject lines are a mess


*************************************************************
To improve the usefulness of the archives, please ensure that
your subject line accurately reflects the content of
your message.
*************************************************************

Easy enough... something like this look OK?

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill" <moosebuilder@yahoo.com>
To: <rebel-builders-d@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 11:25 AM
Subject: Subject lines are a mess

Mike,

Is there a way to put a header on the top of every

email, similar to the

notes at the bottom that could be guidelines for the

subject line?

It could be very short but remind us to preface the

subject line with

Rebel - , Elite -, Moose - Off topic, or whatever is

a good way (R/E for

rebel & elite, M/SR for moose & super rebel, OT for

off topic?).

It could also remind us to CHANGE the subject when

the subject changes

from the original post.

It seems if it was brief and at the top maybe we

would actually use them

and it would help guys be able to organize their

in-box with filters, etc.

I know this has been brought up before but never

seems to last very long.

Thanks,

Bill






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[Mike Davis]

Maybe a single line like this?

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Aldrich" <sa@mwutah.com>
To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 5:49 AM
Subject: RE: Subject lines are a mess

*************************************************************
To improve the usefulness of the archives, please ensure that
your subject line accurately reflects the content of your message.
*************************************************************

Maybe that is kind of annoying at the top?? The only thing I really like
is
when guys put what type of aircraft when talking about specific problems.
Scott

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[Warren & Marg Montgomery]

Both Netscape and Internet Extortion have preview views. This enables
quickly deciding what to read/keep/toss.
Having had the same email address since 95, I only get about 200 spams a
day. Another 5 years and I'll catch up to Wayne!

Wayne, about 1/3 the emails I type I delete before sending as I feel my
comments may not always be appropriate.
Sometimes I hit send and regret it later. One of the dangers of free
speech, the internet and a good single malt.
I had written an email regarding your rebuilt as you had the kindness to
send me the Irish accident report with pics.
Sorry now I didn't send but like all others appreciate your assistance
in sprit and kind. (not to mention the Leafs tickets) ;--)

Now what to do? Hit send or delete??

Okay I just deleted a couple of Paragraphs and will send this one or 50%
of it.;-)

BTW get that Moose done so we can talk $$$ on my final finishing or I'll
still be at it in another 10 years.

Warren

Scott Aldrich wrote:

*************************************************************
To improve the usefulness of the archives, please ensure that
your subject line accurately reflects the content of your message.
*************************************************************

Maybe that is kind of annoying at the top?? The only thing I really like is
when guys put what type of aircraft when talking about specific problems.
Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 1:52 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Subject lines are a mess

*************************************************************
To improve the usefulness of the archives, please ensure that
your subject line accurately reflects the content of your message.
*************************************************************

Easy enough... something like this look OK?

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill" <moosebuilder@yahoo.com>
To: <rebel-builders-d@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 11:25 AM
Subject: Subject lines are a mess

Mike,

Is there a way to put a header on the top of every email, similar to the
notes at the bottom that could be guidelines for the subject line?

It could be very short but remind us to preface the subject line with
Rebel - , Elite -, Moose - Off topic, or whatever is a good way (R/E for
rebel & elite, M/SR for moose & super rebel, OT for off topic?).

It could also remind us to CHANGE the subject when the subject changes
from the original post.

It seems if it was brief and at the top maybe we would actually use them
and it would help guys be able to organize their in-box with filters,

etc.

I know this has been brought up before but never seems to last very

long.

Thanks,

Bill






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[Dave Ricker]

With respect to threads that go off topic, I think something like "New
Topic Description, Was: Old Topic Title" provides the pointer Walter
would use to track back to the originl thread.

FWIW.... ;o)

Dave

Walter Klatt wrote:

** Check your subject, does it still reflect the message? **

I realize I am among the minority here, and probably one of the
worst culprits, but I don't mind a subject line being off topic
of the current discussion. If it is a long repeated thread, then
at least I remember the previous post without having to read down
again, to see what the thread is about and how it originated.
Like Ken, I also rely on the search command to find things in the
archives.

But if Mike is going to put a message on top, instead of the
bottom, I would suggest keeping it as short as possible to avoid
clutter at the top, which is where it matters to me.

To shorten, it might look like this:

***Adjust subject to current topic, and use DNA to not archive***

FWIW and JMO, but am happy with whatever.

Walter

-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 12:52 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: Subject lines are a mess


*************************************************************
To improve the usefulness of the archives, please ensure that
your subject line accurately reflects the content of
your message.
*************************************************************

Easy enough... something like this look OK?

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill" <moosebuilder@yahoo.com>
To: <rebel-builders-d@dcsol.com>
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 11:25 AM
Subject: Subject lines are a mess

Mike,

Is there a way to put a header on the top of every

email, similar to the

notes at the bottom that could be guidelines for the

subject line?

It could be very short but remind us to preface the

subject line with

Rebel - , Elite -, Moose - Off topic, or whatever is

a good way (R/E for

rebel & elite, M/SR for moose & super rebel, OT for

off topic?).

It could also remind us to CHANGE the subject when

the subject changes

from the original post.

It seems if it was brief and at the top maybe we

would actually use them

and it would help guys be able to organize their

in-box with filters, etc.

I know this has been brought up before but never

seems to last very long.

Thanks,

Bill






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