HiJacking Threads -- apology & new (OT??) question

[Kevin Kofler]

Patrick O'Callaghan wrote:
> Although I doubt there are hard and fast rules about this, it can be
> acceptable to simply reply, and edit the Subject e.g.:
> 
> Subject: Concerning seafood (Was: the mortality of crabs)

That's OK if the message is a reply and the discussion deviated from the
original subject, but it is not a valid way to start a wholely new topic.

        Kevin Kofler