Re: Statistics for comp.databases.oracle.server - WE 26/1/2003

"Galen Boyer" <galenboyer_at_hotpop.com> wrote in message news:u3cnfksjn.fsf_at_hotpop.com...
> On Sun, 26 Jan 2003, damorgan_at_exesolutions.com wrote:
>
> > Definitely interested in the cross-post numbers as they are a constant
> > reminder to pair down those lists and not let a bad thing continue.
>
> Lots of newsreaders warn you of more than one newsgroup, either on
> crafting the post or when you send. I'm surprised OE doesn't allow you
> to ask for this feature. It is a default in mine.

OK, fess up: what newsreader do you use.

I've just been dabbling with *cough! splutter*!?%$# Linux's Mozilla Newsreader. Seems OK, but even that doesn't warn you (and I thought all Linux users had these sorts of things worked out already!!).

IMHO, a crossposter alert is an excellent idea.

Regards
HJR
>
> Or even better, tell the newsreader to hide all messages that are
> crossposted in the first place, so you are tempted to respond.
>
> --
> Galen deForest Boyer
> Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground.
Received on Mon Jan 27 2003 - 21:47:45 CST