Re: Etiquette for off-list enquiries?

Paul Bennett scripsit:
> Suppose I were talking with an off-list conlanger, and they asked about
> something this list could answer readily, what's the etiquette regarding
> handing over the list address and/or the addresses of the members in
> question? Note, this conversation is taking place in a public forum
> (Livejournal.com, FWIW).
Since both are publicly posted at the listserv's Web site, I'd say any
damage is already done.  Certainly handing over the list address is
harmless (though useless, because you can't post unless you sign up,
so the Web site and/or the subscribe address makes more sense).

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