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> This, too, is why I think we should be more precise in the use of the
> subject line. I will
> open a message, to see what I might learn, but if the message is long
> and
> wordy I
> will *usually* close and delete it. I will read messages that are *50
> words or less*
> We could do the list a favor by writing better subject lines and
> minimalist
> messages!
> Would you rather have a cupful of excitingly delicious food or a
> gut-bloating plateful
> of something tasting like *blah*?
>
Your message was 88 words, but I read it all.
