Messages such as this (Semi-Long Post)

• Messages sorted by:[ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]

Dear Erika,

I used to have the same problem, but when I upgraded my modem, it only
takes about 1-2 minutes to receive 60 messages.

The way a listserv works is that someone mails to the server, that in turn
distributes the mail to *everyone* listed as an active member of that list.
 There really isn't a practical way to filter such messages.

I agree that some things should be sent via private mail, but as for the
one you listed, I would have to disagree that it should be private because
I was one of those people who wrote on I Cor. 14:26, even if my name wasn't
specifically mentioned in the post.  Therefore, I would be interested in
its contents.


I hope this helps,
Anneliese

You wrote:
| But, what I don't understand is why certain messages are
| posted to the entire list instead to one another's personal e-mail
| addresses?  For example:
| ****************
| Bro. Paul <NOT Crouch>:
| 1 Cor 14:26  How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one
| of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation,
| hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
| "Let all things be done unto edifying."


 Etc., etc.  These type of messages don't apply to everyone on the list,
and thus crowds our mailboxes.  I personally have a slow modem, and it's
highly frustrating having to wait 15 minutes to transfer 60 messages, only
few of
| which I can actually read without being confused or left out.