[Non-Sumo] RE: Just a suggestion

["Pardoe, Richard (prdr)" <PRDR@chevron.com>]

Bob & Sue -

Don't know if this helps, but I find that filtering to TO: area seem to
work better.  Since most messages to the mailing list are sent to
sumo@brooks.stagen.ncsu.edu (with a few still being sent to
sumo@tosca.gnets.ncsu.edu), a filter that works on either seems to catch
99% of the messages.  As exceptions show up, just add an additional
filter.

Finally, I have seen other mailing lists do what you ask automatically.
When a message is sent to the mail server, the subject line is prefixed
with a flag to indicate the mailing list.  By adding such a consistent
piece of text, it becomes easier to filter messages into the appropriate
mailbox (if desired).  For example, I send the following message to the
mailing list:

	Chaffed Cheeks from Over-starched Mawashi

The mail server then the prefixes the subject as follows:

	[Sumo] Chaffed Cheeks from Over-starched Mawashi

I have sent an inquiry to Chris (Sumo-Owner) asking if it is possible to
do the same on our list.  Would others be interested if it turns out
that this can be implemented? 

R.Pardoe


> ----------
> From: 	bob simmonds[SMTP:simmonds@olympus.net]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, February 04, 1998 8:19 AM
> To: 	sumo@brooks.statgen.ncsu.edu
> Subject: 	Just a suggestion
> 
> I don't know how many of you use filters, to direct mail on particular
> topics into different folders...these are available in both netscape
> and microsoft programs. the problem with trying to filter messages
> from this list is that there is nothing consistent in the "from" or
> "subject" areas. It would be a big help to me, if everyone would put
> the word "sumo" somewhere in the subject...I ask this humbly :>) as a
> personal favor. Thanks!
> Bob & Sue Simmonds
> Nordland, WA, USA 
>