NANFA-- Digests (was Re: nanfa V1 #732)

chuckmiro (chuckmiro_at_wdn.com)
Tue, 28 Nov 2000 09:57:31 -0500

Jay Wrote (in part):

> The NANFA digest is a rather awkward way to read messages,
> and messages have to be read in sequence because you don't
> see their subject lines as easily as with a normal email
> program. For those of you who haven't heard of the Digest,
> you can read past ones, or sign up for it at
> http://lists.aquaria.net/fish/natives/.

Awkward is definitely one word I would use for it. I started off subscribing
to this list using the digest option. I almost totally unsubscribed after
getting a couple weeks worth of digests. In my opinion, they're very
difficult to read. Every single digested message carries the automatic sig
file that starts off with:

--
/"Unless stated otherwise, comments made on this list do not necessarily
/ reflect the beliefs or goals of the North American Native Fishes
/ Association"

Some digests were about 80 percent sig file, 20 percent posted message. Personally, I'd recommend against using the digest option.

My two cents. :)

Chuck

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