Re: Dear Idiot, Do Not Do That.

From: Scott Nightlinger (nightlin_at_uiuc.edu)
Date: 04/01/04


Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 01:31:43 -0600

Michael Green wrote:
> Could you please expand on your advice. Thank you.

Please do not divide the message between the subject line and the body.

This is a bad habit that shows laziness, impoliteness, and lack of
concern for proper communication. The message is not clear if it is
divided as such since this makes it difficult to understand the message
so someone may reply to it. Therefore, if it is wished for someone to
reply to your message, it would be to advantageous to put in the effort
so others may readily understand it.

-Scott

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