Date:         Tue, 27 Nov 2001 17:47:58 -0800
Reply-To:     developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         developtrust <developtrust@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Accurate subject lines

I belong to several lists and this subject line thing is a problem on every
list and newcomers especially have difficulty wading through the archives.
And busy people who have no interest in some subjects are forced to read
stuff rather than delete and move on.

Habit is a powerful thing. To encourage a group like ours to check the
subject lines before sending is like trying to train a cat. When you least
expect it the cat goes back to doing just as it pleases. If you own a cat
you know what I mean.

Building new and positive habits takes effort but it is worth it in the long
run.

I know, I know. I make the same mistake too. I'm just saying it is worth the
effort and worth encouraging each other to remember.

One thing I have noticed about this group is that the messages from the more
mechanically expert of this group always seem to have very accurate and
specific subject lines. Very efficient. Just like a German mechanic.

One thing I have noticed about German mechanics is their cleanliness and
orderliness. In one local German shop you could eat off the floors they are
so clean.

I won't bring it up again, I promise (that is, unless I use an inaccurate
subject line.)

William