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Subject:        Re: MAPS-L: Requesting sheets/maps/info off list vs. on list
Date:   Mon, 04 Dec 2006 14:33:38 -0500
From:   Paige Andrew <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>
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Angie,

I think this is a very appropriate request, that the requestor be kind
enough to send out a message notifying everyone that their need has been
met, or even partially so (and in that case it gives them the
opportunity to re-request the item of information/item itself still
needed). You are also correct in stating that there are times when the
requestor or the individual filling the request may wish or need to
remain anonymous for a variety of reasons, and that should be respected.
Just my two cents' worth....

Paige

At 02:19 PM 12/4/2006, Maps-L wrote:
> Greetings all,
>
> A subscriber recently brought to my attention that many requests at
> Maps-L  ask for responses directly to them, off-list. The problem with
> the request to reply off-list is that nobody else on the list knows if
> the request has been filled.
>
> I ask kindly that if you submit a request to Maps-L and want people to
> respond off-list - that you be conscientious and let the list know as
> soon as possible when the request has been filled.  If no one replies
> off or on -list within a few days, feel free to resubmit your request.
>
> I don't think there is anything wrong with asking people to respond
> off-list. There are many lurkers who might be unwilling to reply to the
> entire list as a whole, but who are willing to reply to an individual
> off-list. The idea is to get the assistance you need and make sure that
> maps-l subscribers aren't duplicating one another's' efforts.
>
> Thoughts??
>
> Thanks for your attention everyone!
>
> Angie