Basic email configuration and etiquette

When configuring your e-mail software (Outlook, Eudora, Apple Mail, Thunderbird, etc.), on your computer, or a webmail account such as Yahoo, G-mail, etc.) and sending email, please observe the following conventions:

1. Use a descriptive subject line
2. If you are replying to a mailing list post, edit the recipient list (the To: and CC: lists). Remove addresses (like the original poster) for people who are subscribed to the list so that they do not receive multiple copies of your message.
3. Do not type in ALL CAPS or all lower case.
4. Avoid sending attachments unless absolutely necessary
5. Double-space between text paragraphs -- do not 'indent'
6. Configure your mail program to send and receive " plain-text" email. There are many good reasons for this. Check out the this link for more info on configuring mail programs to send plain text messages.
7. Configure your mail program so that your full name is associated with your address. Typically, this will be done in Preferences or Account setup.
8. Use a signature file -- create a short (2 or 3 lines is fine) signature file which will be appended to your messages. Include basic contact info, at least your full name.