Re: Etiquette for off-list enquiries?

From:    Paul Bennett <paul-bennett@...>
> 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).
I would have to agree with John C. on this one.  Lists are
public fora, so I see no reason not to forward the link.

> In this particular case, my colocutor wants to know about Degaspregos, if
> Tom Wier has any particular personal feelings about being contacted.
I would be happy to discuss Degapregos either on or off the list, though
perhaps since this list is, afterall, dedicated to the discussion of
constructed languages, on-list might be interesting to all involved.

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