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Username visible in emails

  • April 14, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    #202072

    Steve, would it be possible to include the username of the sender in emails that are sent via the forum. I keep having people mail me with questions and I'd love to be able to see their username so I could reply via PM rather than mail (to keep mail address hidden)

    Thanks

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • April 16, 2009 at 1:20 pm

    #979162

    Just want to confirm Gail. In best case the user name and a link to her/his user profile (if the user changed the nick name).

    Greets

    Flo

  • April 17, 2009 at 6:37 am

    #979587

    That's definitely a good idea. I don't get emailed often, but in most cases if I do I'd prefer to reply via PM as well.

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  • April 17, 2009 at 7:04 am

    #979629

    I'll add that to my list. It is a good idea.

    Personally I don't answer questions in email at all. They need to post it somewhere.

  • April 17, 2009 at 7:25 am

    #979653

    GilaMonster (4/14/2009)

    Steve, would it be possible to include the username of the sender in emails that are sent via the forum. I keep having people mail me with questions and I'd love to be able to see their username so I could reply via PM rather than mail (to keep mail address hidden)

    Thanks

    Ooops for first time I can see her that asking something but unfortunately she is not asking about SQL!!!

    Little joke here Gail! 😉

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  • April 17, 2009 at 9:24 am

    #979745

    Steve Jones - Editor (4/17/2009)

    Personally I don't answer questions in email at all. They need to post it somewhere.

    Agreed, and that's the only reason I want to reply. I just don't want to give away email address in order to ask them to please post the question in the forums.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

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