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How do I block addresses from a mail list?

haveforkwilltravel
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I started a new mail list. I entered all the addresses, but what I want to do is block all the names except the individual to whom that e-mail is sent. For example, I have a list that sends mail to a, b, c, d and e. I want only a's name in to:, only b's name in to: and so on. It's like sending a blind carbon copy to each person. Does that make any sense?

Cheers!

Paul

I started a new mail list. I entered all the addresses, but what I want to do is block all the names except the individual to whom that e-mail is sent. For example, I have a list that sends mail to a, b, c, d and e. I want only a's name in to:, only b's name in to: and so on. It's like sending a blind carbon copy to each person. Does that make any sense? Cheers! Paul

Chosen solution

Look here to find out to install add-ons:

http://chrisramsden.vfast.co.uk/3_How_to_install_Add-ons_in_Thunderbird.html

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sfhowes
sfhowes
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The simplest approach is create a mailing list and address a message to the list as a blind carbon copy:

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Thunderbird_:_FAQs_:_Create_Mailing_List

but if you want each recipient's name in the To: box, use the Mail Merge add-on:

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/mail-merge/

haveforkwilltravel
haveforkwilltravel Question owner
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OK, I went to mailmerge and downloaded. I then tried to install it but it said "couldn't install because mailmerge isn't compatible with Firefox 30.0" There is no place in Thunderbird that I see where I can install add ons.

I did get it to send a message to <undisclosed recipients> by putting the list name as a BCC:

Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong here?

Cheers!

Paul

sfhowes
sfhowes
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Chosen Solution

Look here to find out to install add-ons:

http://chrisramsden.vfast.co.uk/3_How_to_install_Add-ons_in_Thunderbird.html

haveforkwilltravel
haveforkwilltravel Question owner
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OK, that works.

Thanks for your help.

Cheers!

Paul