Sending Mass Emails

(note: still a work in progress draft here...)

If you need to send mass email on behalf of Launchpad, here are some things to consider.

1. So you really have to send the email?
   • Seriously, think about it. Is the email absolutely necessary? Be cautious and try to find other means of notification -- blog, identi.ca, twitter, etc. If you do have to send email, then make sure you blog first. Emails should be supplementary notifications where the importance of the notification warrants contacting people directly.
2. Build email script on other people's work
3. Make data changes first
4. Remember: you're sending email to people
5. Ensure the people have permissions for required action