how a listserv (e-mail list) works members of a listserv are called subscribers. note: subscriptions...
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How a Listserv (e-mail list) Works
Members of a listserv are called “subscribers.
Note: “Subscriptions” to a listserv (e-mail list) are free, however, some organizations limit their subscribers to members of their organizations. Others are open to the general public.
A listserv, or email list is managed by software thatresides on the “list host” computer.
A List Host Has Two Functions1. Manage administrative functions, such as subscribing, unsubscribing, or determining how you want your messages delivered, e.g. one at a time, or as a group once a day (digest mode). The address to access these functions is different than the address for posting messages. An example is: [email protected]
2. Receive and post messages from subscribers. An example of a posting address [email protected]
List Administrative
Functions
[email protected] [email protected]
Receive and postmessages
Administration Manage messages
List Host
List Administrative
Functions
[email protected] [email protected]
Receive and postmessages
Administration Manage messages
List Host
An individual who wants to subscribe sends a message to the administrative address
A reply is sent with instructions to confirm the subscription. Once a member, information about which is the administrative andwhich is the posting address is sent to the new subscriber. KEEP THIS INFORMATION!!!
List Administrative
Functions
[email protected] [email protected]
Receive and postmessages
Administration Manage messages
List Host
A Subscriber who wants to unsubscribe sends a messageto the administrative address.
A subscriber who wants to changeto digest mode sends a messageto the administrative address.
The administrative address is also used by:
List Administrative
Functions
[email protected] [email protected]
Receive and postmessages
Administration Manage messages
List Host
A subscriber who wants to posts a message, sends to the message address for the list
List Administrative
Functions
[email protected] [email protected]
Receive and postmessages
Administration Manage messages
List Host
Subscriber
Subscriber
Subscriber
Subscriber
Subscriber
Subscriber
Subscriber
The message is sent to all subscribers to the list.
Selecting “Reply” to a message, for most lists sends the reply to all subscribers!
List Administrative
Functions
[email protected] [email protected]
Receive and postmessages
Administration Manage messages
List Host
Subscriber
Subscriber
Subscriber
Subscriber
Subscriber
Subscriber
Subscriber
If you want to send a PRIVATE message to an individual who has posted,you need to be sure that it is addressed to the individual and NOT the list address.
Some lists have a “Reply,” and “Reply to the list” option, but for many thedefault is for any replies to go to the list.
For a list that has the default set to reply to the list, to send a private message to the individual who posted, right click on the sender’s name and select the appropriate choice from the menu.
The “Create Filter From” option can be used to automatically direct mailfrom the list to another folder
Oops, now I have exposed private business
to the whole list…
This applies to messages to change your status on the list too!If you want to unsubscribe, use the administrative address.
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© Linda Q. Thede 2013