Re: Netiquette: copying messages

[Deborah Chaney <chaney@TENET.EDU>]

Not quite. Quoting out of context can indeed misconstrue one's words or
meaning.

On Tue, 5 Mar 1996, Roselle_Weiner wrote:

> doesn't that make it kinda impossible to post hits?  I'm a "hit'n run"
> poster...not bothering to remove the addresses of the people who send me
> responses.  Also, some people send me public replies and some send them
> privately knowing that a hit will be posted and not wanting to clutter
> the list.  I think posters of messages should append some sort of
> statement about permission to repost....and then you'd have to worry
> about people leaving that info on your message and honoring it when
> they go to spread the info.
>
> If you or anyone is really concerned about being quoted out of context or
> has a sensitive position, i can't imagine saying _anything_ in public
> that might be misconstrued or in private either...in email.  I guess you
> could always issue a denial if it came to that!
>
> i m not being glib about your situation...but i don't see how it could be
> avoided.
>
> Roselle
>
>
> American School for the Deaf
> r_weiner@sacam.oren.ortn.edu
>