If people really need to "All" you, they can collect all the names and put them in the list themselves. It's just TOO EASY to flag everyone with "all," that's the problem.
I guess I do agree with you. I keep "All" lists by topic. It takes some work, but it also pings others who are not yet on the thread if it is a topic that I know they are interested in.
I guess the big problem is if people start using "all" just because they want to be heard, even if in a more "private" discussion or response. No one like that ever comes to FR though, do they? :~)
Now what I would really like is if someone can help me with the "p's" and "i's" and "b's" with the "<>'s", especially since the "<>'s" are caps. Sheesh!