(thanks)

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Subject:        Re: MAPS-L: Requesting sheets/maps/info off list vs. on list
Date:   Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:27:32 -0800
From:   Brian Bach <[log in to unmask]>
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You offer an elegant solution, Angie.

Brian

Brian P. Bach
Documents/Maps
Brooks Library
Central Washington University
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7548
USA
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>>> [log in to unmask] 12/4/2006 11:19 AM >>>
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