Re: THAT FUNNY BUGGER UP NORTH

[WM James Davis <>]

On Tue, 16 Sep 1997, Susan Knowles wrote:

> 
> >I think it is a pity that questions are now so often replied to the
> >originator instead of to all. Answers are often helpful and interesting.
> >Also you don't know if someone else has already answered the question
> >correctly and spend time helpfully looking up the answer when it has
> >already been done.
> >
> I agree with this.  I think however that if a question is likely to attract
> a number of answers it is a good idea for the asker to suggest personal
> replies BUT to offer to summarise responses for the group.
> 
> This is an unfair burden on the person who originally asks the
question and it really doesn't serve much of a purpose. I
would like to see full replies and make my own assessments, etc. 

Cheers, Jim