The Dangers of Email

Phil Cooke has published an excellent post regarding the dangers of email.

In his post, When E-Mail Can Get You Into Trouble, he states the case for being very careful with our electronic correspondence before giving a number of practical tips.

I’ve listed the broad headings here but you really need to head to Phil’s post to get the full story. It could save you a lot of future heartache.

1. Never say anything in an e-mail you wouldn’t want shouted from the housetops.

2. Delete your e-mails on a regular basis.

3. Personally, I need to keep certain e-mails related to business, client relationships, deadlines, etc.

4. Never tackle a really tough issue through an e-mail.

5. Don’t feel like you have to answer all your e-mail.

6. Even if you’re not the culprit, you can get implicated just because of slanderous or sensitive e-mails other people send to you.

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Rodney Olsen

Rodney is a husband, father, cyclist, blogger and podcaster from Perth Western Australia.

He has worked in radio at Perth's media ministry Sonshine for over 25 years and has previously worked at ministries such as Compassion Australia and Bible Society.

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1 Comment

  • Excellent advice from a great guy. I like Phil a lot, met him a few times, doubt he’d remember me but he’s friends with my boss.

    Email has gotten me in trouble a few times, I hope I have learned these lessons.

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