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Bob Eberlein
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Hi Everyone,

First, I have been seeing quite a few messages recently that seem to be intended
as direct replies to the senders of messages. I dont post these messages, which
saves embarassment, but I dont forward them either - they are simply lost.

You should reply to the list when you want to communicate significant content that
is likely to be of general interest. If you are simply asking for a copy of a
paper or model from someone - ask them directly. Similarly, if you are responding
to a query with a pointer of someone to contact - respond directly. If you want to
take the time to do a synopsis of the work that has been done, whether it is your
work or someone elses, that is of general interest and should go to the whole list.

Finally, we get a lot of queries about whether or not someone has done modeling of
some problem. I think these queries are useful because they can connect people with
similar interests. However, there are two things that should precede such a post

1. Please check the system dynamics bibliography - available at
http://www.vensim.com/sdmail/sdbib.html

2. Please check the archives of this mailing list. Jaideep Mukherjee has made
this easy to do see http://www.optimlator.com/

When you do post please include information about what problem you are going after
and why.

Bob Eberlein
bob@vensim.com
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