>> I get only one copy of each message (regardless of the number of 
>> tags).
>> I sort it in to the folder in the order of PIC, EE, then everything 
>> else.
>> In the above message it goes to PIC, even though it's for, so, even 
>> though
>> its first tag is EE.

> I use OE to read piclist, and it works the same way for me (through 
> message
> rules).

> I don't mind the double tags, but I don't see how they're useful, 
> either
> (unless the tags are used by someone to *exlude* a message).

I have yet to understand how the double tags are in any way harmful or 
to hear anyone say that they are.
Everything that I've seen so far, including James' comments, seem to 
indicate that they have no known negative effect.

I use double tags occasionally to convey information that is otherwise 
missing.
eg
            [OT][WOT]::

both goes to the intended recipients and, apparently, is sorted 
correctly by everyone who sorts it.
The extra dummy tag conveys a message that most will understand and 
that some will appreciate.

Similarly, although I probably have given up on this one

        [EE][TECHO]::

also has a message which some can find useful if they wish to.
ie it's NOT about electrical engineering but is on an engineering 
topic.
Some care about such things.

And, yes, I know that [a colon | colons] [is | are] optional.


        Russell






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