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Subject:Re: confusing subject lines
From:Jim Felder
Date:Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:21:52 -0500

I should clarify. Most people, who aren't trying to, are not going to
change the subject line in gmail. Some other email clients make that
easier.

Jim

On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 4:11 PM,  <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
> So, if what you guys are saying is correct, this should come to me under the old subject line, something about using the "reply" function? �hasn't seemed to be that way before. �but what do I know? �maybe not much. �I certainly got access to the subject line, and changed it, though Jim says otherwise.
>
> ---- Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> It shows the content that you added, but if the content is off topic
>> or on topic, the subject line stays the same. You have to start with a
>> blank "compose" screen... that's the only time you are going to get
>> access to the subject line.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 3:13 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans
>> <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>> > Does it show the change �if you just add a few words to an existing
>> > subject -thread ?
>> >
>> >
>> > On 6/22/2012 11:59 AM, Bill M wrote:
>> >>
>> >> I don't know if people know this but:
>> >>
>> >> When you are starting a new topic and use reply off another
>> >> thread but erase the old subject. The new subject is still listed under
>> >> the thread you erased in Gmail and other email
>> >> programs. If you want the most exposure to your new topic
>> >> be sure to avoid using the reply on an existing subject.
>> >> I don't read every thread and have missed emails because of
>> >> this. Just an FYI for those who dont know.
>> >>
>> >> Bill
>
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> David McNeely