Did you know if a Sender puts addresses in the BCc: field of an e-mail that there is no way for you to know that? How would you feel if you found out that other unknown contacts are recipients of an email that is visually only appears to be addressed to you? Not good, right? I don't blame … [Read more...]
Email Forwards: Invasion of Privacy?
A site visitor asks... Is it an invasion of privacy to e-mail someone because you can see their email address in a forwarded e-mail sent from a mutual acquaintance? Yes, yes it is! Whomever sent that forwarded e-mail should have redacted/removed all of their contact's e-mail addresses from … [Read more...]
10 Everyday E-mail Etiquette Resolutions for 2018
It's that time of year -- time to make your resolutions. I've been online helping folks for over 22 years now (Wow! Time flies when you are having fun!) and there are still some issues that onliners struggle with or, honestly, refuse to embrace. And some, just need an annual little reminder and … [Read more...]
Irresponsible Fake News Forwarders
Do you know an irresponsible forwarder or two, or three or five? Those numbers seem to be increasing aren't they? It's becoming second nature to some. Get an e-mail that has the tone or POV you agree with and off it goes to "all your friends." Regardless if it is true or based in any fact or … [Read more...]
Where’s the BCc:?
A Teachable Moment I received an e-mail this morning noting how I am always "harping" about using BCc: to shield your contact's e-mail addresses from strangers. I was then scolded for not mentioning how to find the BCc: feature. ? How dare I tell anyone to do something without telling them … [Read more...]
Proper Use of Reply to All
How ironic that those who complain about how others use Reply to All also seem to be those who do not respect the privacy of their contacts by using the BCc: field! If you do not use the BCc: field or don't know where it is, that is no reason or excuse to include all your contact addresses … [Read more...]