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Date:         Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:47:41 -0400
Reply-To:     Bill M <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill M <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Using reply instead of starting a new topic
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
In-Reply-To:  <4FE4D1FC.7080606@turbovans.com>
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It will show what ever you write in the subject line but it will still come up under the thread you replied to. Gmail "stacks" all replies under the same thread and only shows the oldest unread email until you click on it. The it expands to show all the replies. Even if you change the entire subject line when using the reply feature it will still appear in the "stack" of the thread you hit reply on. Confusing to have this make sense and be readable. Bottom line is don't use reply to start a NEW post. Start an entire new email if you want the most visibility.

Bill

On Jun 22, 2012, at 4:13 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> Does it show the change if you just add a few words to an existing subject -thread ? > > On 6/22/2012 11:59 AM, Bill M wrote: >> >> I don't know if people know this but: >> >> When you are starting a new topic and use reply off another >> thread but erase the old subject. The new subject is still listed under the thread you erased in Gmail and other email >> programs. If you want the most exposure to your new topic >> be sure to avoid using the reply on an existing subject. >> I don't read every thread and have missed emails because of >> this. Just an FYI for those who dont know. >> >> Bill


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