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Re: Very Short Reply Expected

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Post by notatoad »

tikhonj wrote: post #18

This is what I use Jabber for--Jabber messages have an implicit VSRE attached. In practice, it's just like email except that the replies are usually short. For me, Jabber messages get delivered to the same places on both my computer and phone, and take about the same amount of effort to respond to. It has the added benefit of potentially being a real-time conversation as well--this sometimes happens with a flurry of…

Jabber (or any other IM) carries an implicit expectation of synchronicity though. When i get an IM, i assume it requires an immediate response. A VSRE email would require a short response at your convenience.

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Post by klodolph »

jere wrote: post #26

Twitter? Seriously though, I'd rather have this built into an email system than relying on people to start understanding and following acronyms.

Well, we already understand and follow RSVP, and that's not even English.

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Post by olouv »

Xanthius wrote: post #20

I'd want to maintain the French aspect, esp if it's an alternative to RSVP.... Strictly: Très courte réponse attendue. My preferred: Tout courte réponse attendue. So maybe TCRA instead of VSRA...?

"tout courte réponse" is not correct french, "very short reply expected" would translate to "très courte réponse attendue", but lucky you, it starts with the same letter. "toute courte réponse" would be roughly acceptable, but more familiar language.

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Post by Goladus »

klodolph wrote: post #32
jere wrote: post #26

Twitter? Seriously though, I'd rather have this built into an email system than relying on people to start understanding and following acronyms.

Well, we already understand and follow RSVP, and that's not even English.

That developed organically over many years. RSVP is an now a valid (if peculiar) English word.

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Post by cjh_ »

danbruc wrote: post #17
thatthatis wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Interesting point. Is VSRE something that empowers the respondent to choose: A "social out from a full polite response"? Or is it a "social obligation to provide a short response?"

Make it explicit - VSR A vs VSR E , acceptable vs expected. But this makes the whole thing unnecessarily complex and I would prefer VSRA - I am fine with getting a very short reply. If it is not possible a, long reply is also fine but try to keep it as short as possible. Different suggestions from the comments. CURT - condensed unfussy reply tolerable CURT - CURT unfussy reply tolerable NLRN - no long reply needed TC…

I quite like the idea of using the OP's original phrasing of 'welcome' as I find that pleasingly polite

    VSRW - Very short reply welcome

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Post by jere »

klodolph wrote: post #32
jere wrote: post #26

Twitter? Seriously though, I'd rather have this built into an email system than relying on people to start understanding and following acronyms.

Well, we already understand and follow RSVP, and that's not even English.

I suppose I meant new acronyms. It's certainly not impossible, as you have pointed out, but I don't have high hopes for people. Hell, most people can't understand how REPLY ALL works. On the other hand, if they were using an email client and it literally would not let them type a long response, that would be foolproof.

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Post by archivator »

mode80 wrote: post #28

When sending a VSR that might otherwise be rude, I just add "Sent from my iPhone" at the bottom. Don't tell anyone.

That's my default signature in all my email clients. If the email is actually really long and comprehensive, I just remove the signature. So far, I've gotten away with it.
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