Introduction to Mailing Lists
A mailing list is a discussion group that uses
e-mail to communicate.
How a Mailing List Works
When a mailing list receives a message, a copy
of the message goes to everyone on the mailing list.
Subscribing
Just as you would subscribe to a newspaper or
magazine, you can subscribe to a mailing list. Subscribing adds
your e-mail address to the mailing list.
Unsubscribing
If you no longer want to receive messages from a
mailing list, you can unsubscribe from the mailing list at
anytime. Unsubscribing removes your e-mail address from the
mailing list.
Mailing List Address
The mailing list address receives messages
intended for the entire list. This is the address you use to send
messages you want all the people on the list to receive. Do not
send subscription or unsubscription requests to the mailing list
address.
Administrative Address
The administrative address receives messages
dealing with administrative issues. This is the address you use
to subscribe to or unsubscribe from a mailing list.
Subscribing Tips
Welcome Message
When you subscribe to a mailing list, you
usually receive a welcome message to confirm that your e-mail
address has been added to the list. This message may explain any
rules the mailing list has about sending message to the list.
Check For Messages
After you subscribe to a mailing list make sure
you check your mailbox frequently. You can receive dozens of
messages in a short period of time.
Digests
If you receive a lot of messages from a mailing
list, find out if the list is available as a digest. A digest
groups individual messages together and sends them to you as one
message.
If You Are Going On Vacation
When you are going to be away from your computer
and not able to check your mail often, please set yourself to
nomail which will temporarily stop the list mail from coming to
your mail box. When you return you can set yourself back to mail
and your list mail will resume.
Last updated on 01/07/07 11:36 AM
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