Mailinglist Archive: opensuse (3232 mails)

[ken <gebser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Randall R Schulz wrote:
> Ken,
> 
> On Monday 14 August 2006 16:03, ken wrote:
>> Patrick Shanahan wrote:
>>> * ken <gebser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> [08-14-06 17:39]:
>>>> For me, replying to the list isnt' a major problem.  But I'd also
>>>> like to automatically set my Reply-to field for outgoing mail to
>>>> the list's address as well.  As far as I know, this isn't
>>>> something that procmail can do (as it handles only incoming mail),
>>>> correct?
>>> A simple matter to add a 'Reply-To:' header on your incoming mail
>>> originating from opensuse* to accomplish your desire.  There is no
>>> necessity to fool with outgoing mail.  This also abides by the RFC
>>> as it will only affect *your* submissions.
>> This doesn't make sense.  Please read my question again.
> 
> One way or the other, KMail can edit (add, remove or modify) headers on 
> incoming and outgoing mail based on any criteria that the filtering 
> system allows.
> 
> It can also pass mail through an external program.
> 
> Deficient mail clients (MUAs) are the root of this whole 
> recurring "debate." Use quality (free) software and take control over 
> your email-based interactions while not foisting on others behaviors 
> that contravene the standards.
> 
> 
>> Thanks.
> 
> 
> Randall Schulz
> 

Randall, thanks for the tip.  I've read this already many times on this
list.  I just don't think I should have to change my MUA, or use a
particular client separately for this list.  I'm on about thirty lists;
what if they all required different clients?  Plus, I don't buy the
arguments of the "correct" camp.  Kmail might be a fine email client,
but for me it's largely a matter of principle.

Secondly, don't assume self-interest. After quite a bit of (needless but
enforced) diddling with Tbird, I have a client which functions with the
current list configuration well enough for now (and, I'm hoping, doesn't
mess up my communications with any of the other lists).  So as a
practical matter I, personally, don't need to change clients.  I'm
arguing, not for myself, but for the benefit of others on this and
similarly configured lists, now and in future.