Re: Only mailing list mail visible

[John W. Eaton]

On 06/11/2015 09:22 AM, JuanPi wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Is it possible to configure the mailing list to show only the mailing
> list mail and not also the sender?

Yes, it is possible, but I'm not sure it's the best solution.  It's 
definitely not the way most lists are configured.  Could anyone here who 
has used a list that is configured this way comment on how well it works?

> When one gives support for people in the mailing list, they tend to
> answer directly, specially new users. There is nothing in place
> encouraging other behavior. If they couldn't see the mail of the
> person answering their request but only the mailing list, then we
> would save some energy.
> Is this possible?

Is it difficult to reply with a short "please use the mailing list" 
message and quote their message back to them so they can send it to the 
list if they choose?

I think I understand why you are asking for this change, but I also like 
having the option of easily replying privately.

Maybe we should just change the help list and see how that works?  I'm 
not sure that it's needed as much for the maintainers list.

jwe