When You're CC'd

When you find that you've been CC'd on an e-mail a response is not required. You are simply being FYI'd.

I've seen many an onliner feel the need to reply when they are not adding anything valuable to the conversation or they make comments that are not appropriate or of interest to the others who were also CC'd.

Discretion means basically "the ability or power to decide responsibly." That applies to everything e-mail. Deciding responsibly what actions to take.

When you are CC'd, respond only if you have commentary that you know is necessary to the ongoing conversation or topic. Also, be sure to look at who else may be in the To: and CC: field to see if your comments are something they would need to see or if they are only for the sender. If not, trim them out.

These little considerations go a long way to being viewed as a thoughtful and considerate e-mailer.