While searching a related subject I came across correspondence on a possible Node2Email feature. This feature was supposed to allow a monk to email a node to him/herself or anyone else s/he care to inform. This was discussed back in the early part of the year 2000, long before I came aboard. The Node@Email node is still there but has been turned off for security reasons. From the comment in the node it was supposed to be turned back on RSN but never was. Was the idea dropped?

My related subject was to discuss the feasibility of setting up a 'monk-to-monk' email system. Email limited to PM, addressed by handle.CB is OK although I seldom use it, and participating in threads is excellent but sometimes the ability to write privately at length is desireable. Perhaps it should be limited in the number of addressees (5?) in one email to prevent public rants or, god forbid, spam. At any rate, does anyone think either is a good idea? Worth talking about?

xenchu

Update: Once again my ignorance of Perl and the Monastery shows. I didn't know PM would redeirect mail sent to xenchu@perlmonks.org. Frankly it never occurred to me that they would. That is my reason for being here, to correct the faults of ignorance (my others are beyond help or education). I thank you all for helping.

I think my main reason for asking about 'monk-to-monk' mail was that I dislike the tiny window in CB for inputting messages. If I write someone personally it tends to be a longer note. I prefer to reread it before I send it. And I really don't like giving out my email address except by necessity, which is a personal failing of mine. I suppose there is a way around the tiny window that I just haven't found yet.

The Needs of the World and my Talents run parallel to infinity.

In reply to Whatever happened to Node2Email? by xenchu

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