I, too, find the volume of messages very difficult to cope with. It seems to me that part of the issue could be resolved if replies were directed to the sender only when that is appropriate. For example, if you are adding information to a discussion, it's probably appropriate for your response to go to all members. On the other hand, if you're sending a message of thanks or an "attaboy" perhaps that could be directed only to the primary recipient and not to everyone. Carole Cassidy At 10:03 PM 7/10/98 EDT, you wrote: >I've found the discussion on deleted messages to be enlightening. When I >opened the first one, I thought I'd find the answer on what to do when I hit >the delete button and didn't intend to. Sure enough, eventually I found just >the info I needed. > >While I enjoy the information shared on this line, there are times when I just >can't read it all.....life requiring many duties for a caregiver ..... and I >will delete, somehow it makes me feel like I'm not as far behind. I hope no >takes this to mean that what they post isn't meaningful, because it has >provided me with laughter, encouragement and hope. All of which are >important. Just keep those cares and letters (posts) coming. > >