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From the conclusion of a two part article on Mailing List Manners:

  Email Program Settings Suggestions:

* Turn off features (like VCards) that create attachments.

* Avoid sending HTML-formatted messages to lists.

* Send replies either to the sender or the list, but not both.

* Make sure the time is set properly on your computer.

   Writing and Layout Suggestions:

* Don't use all capital letters for more than a word or two.

* Insert blank lines between paragraphs.

* Include full URL schemes, as in .

* Surround URLs with angle brackets.

* Try to use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

   Message Content Suggestions:

* Never send unsubscribe commands to the list.

* Create and maintain descriptive subject lines.

* Quote original text sparingly in your replies.

* Don't include email attachments unless explicitly allowed.

* Use a short signature containing only essential data.

* Send welcome or congratulation messages via private email.

* Respect other people's news.

* Civility is always worthwhile.