On Wed, Feb 27, 2002 at 03:07:05AM -0600, Joel Schneider wrote:
> <:-)>
> On the other hand, maybe it would make sense to "enhance" the
> functionality of "Reply-To" by adding scriptability and regular
> expressions ... (sort of like a mini-procmail)
> </:-)>

Just so long as the syntax is human-readable...

> I disagree with this conclusion.  My inclination is to follow the
> K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid) principle where possible and
> optimize for the most common scenario (e.g. sending mail back to the
> list).

...or for MUAs to start adding support for a 'reply to list'
function.  (/me joins ^chewie's lovefest for mutt's 'L' command)

> I'm also inclined to think that not just anyone should be armed with
> the capability to easily manipulate the default behavior of list
> traffic -- that authority should be reserved for list admins or
> other types of moderators.

Since when is it Bob's job to decide where my mail should go or where
I should receive replies?  BTW - most lists that mung reply-to won't
override a user-specified reply-to, they'll only add one where none
exists, which leaves posters with the ability to "manipulate the
default behavior of list traffic" originating from them.

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