limey wrote:
> "notbob" > wrote in message
> news:9njwd.509639$wV.492194@attbi_s54...
>> This group is so much more enjoyable since I learned how to
>> configure my newsreader to killfile all these crap crossposts from
>> newsgroups like *cardiology*, and *snuff*, and their ilk. Not only
>> do I not have to wade through all this garbage, but I'm less likely
>> to perpetuate it on to the rest of the group. Do yourself and the
>> rest of us a favor and learn how to
>> use the score/filter feature on your own particular newsreader to
>> killfile (eliminate) these unwelcome crossposts. If you need
>> assistance, just ask here. Someone will be glad to help.
>>
>> Thank you,
>> nb
>
> Is there a way to stop the whole cross-posting thread dead in its
> tracks in one operation? It's pretty tiresome to block the first
> sender by going to Message > Block Sender, then have to block all the
> cross-posters who respond to the first message. I haven't figured
> out whether Tools>Message Rule> fills the bill and if, so, how.
>
> Dora

Dora the Tools>Message Rule thing sort of works if you block specific words
from the subject title. For instance I have Christian, Dr. Chung, stuff
like that blocked (marked as read) so that I don't see those posts anymore.
Wish there was a way to have it see messages in the TO field, but that's not
an option.

kili