Political "discussions" are increasingly polarized. Unless the venue is known to be one where open minds can discuss topics as adults, everyone is just shouting at each other. I don't know about you but it seems that things … [Read more...]
Is BCc: Polite?
Did you know if a Sender puts addresses in the BCc: field of an email 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 … [Read more...]
Email Forwards: Invasion of Privacy?
A site visitor asks... Is it an invasion of privacy to email someone because you can see their email address in a forwarded email sent from a mutual acquaintance? Yes, yes it is! Whomever sent that forwarded email … [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, … [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 email that has the tone or POV you agree with and off it goes … [Read more...]
Where’s the BCc:?
A Teachable Moment I received an email this morning noting how I am always "harping" about using BCc: to shield your contact's email addresses from strangers. I was then scolded for not mentioning how to find the BCc: … [Read more...]