Bruce wrote on 06/16/2011 11:38:24 AM:

> Your point is well taken.  There is one additional fact that comes
> into play here.  Two weeks ago we had a problem with our mail server
> that queued up over 20 messages.  When I finally tracked it down and
> fixed it the mail server sent all of these out at once.  It created
> an outcry and we had several people quit the list.  I assured
> everyone that wouldn't happen again.

With that extenuating circumstance, what you want to do makes sense.

> I believe the best way to handle this will be to do as Paul has
> suggested to clear/free the list and then send out a single message
> to the list explaining that we had some problems (again) and rather
> than fire out all the emails we had them archived.  I'll add the URL
> for the archive and that way everyone knows what happened to their
> postings and will hopefully be thankful we spared them another email
barrage.

I agree that sounds like a good plan of action.  At least those who care
can go read what wasn't delivered.

I still think complaining over a burst of 20 messages breaking free of a
logjam is being abit on the whiney side...





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