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A mailing list is a way to
automatically send the same message, or email, to a number of people at
once, and it can be configured so that when someone responds to the
message, that reply goes to all of the same people. It can be a
great way of letting a group communicate with other members of that
community or group. When not overused mailing lists are a great tool for
community building.
When
overused, or abused they can be very annoying to most of the members of
the community being served.
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Moderated and un-moderated mailing lists
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What is a Un-moderated mailing
list ?
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An un-moderated mailing list
is one in which messages sent by anyone who is a member of that list, is
sent automatically to all of the other members of the list.
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What is a moderated mailing list ?
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A moderated mailing list is one that all messages first go to a
moderator, or administrator for review, and only after being approved are
they sent to the members of that list.
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What is a member ?
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To receive messages on a mailing list you need to be subscribed to
that list, anyone who is subscribed to a list is called a member of that
list.
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How do I become a member of a list?
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You become a member of a list by someone subscribing your email
address to that list, or by going to a website and requesting membership.
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How do I get off a list ?
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On a responsible system the operators provide a method, usually the
same location where you subscribe, to un-subscribe yourself from the
mailing list. If no method is provided to get off a list then you are not
a list member, your are being spammed, spam is really involuntary
membership on a mailing list. information about how to unsubscribe from
the Hobbits' World mailing lists is provided below
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Is there any other way to change my membership?
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You can also make such adjustments via email by sending a
message to:
Hobbits-request@hobbitsworld.com with the word `help' in the subject
or body (don't include the quotes), and you will get back a message with
instructions. You must know your password to change your options
(including changing the password, itself) or to unsubscribe.
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How can I find out what my password is?
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Normally, Mailman will remind you of your
www.hobbitsworld.com mailing
list passwords once every month, although you can disable this if you
prefer. This reminder will also include instructions on how to
unsubscribe or change your account options. There is also a button on
your options page that will email your current password to you.
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How is all this Magick Stuff done.
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Hobbits' World uses an open source (free) software
package called MailMan to provide mailing lists, if you are interested in
the technical details you can visit the support site for this software by
clicking HERE, we will
be adding more information about MailMan to our Training Center page in
the near future. If you have any questions about how to set up, or use our
mailing lists just drop a line to
jayc@hobbitsworld.com
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Can I have my own Mailing List?
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Within limits, yes. If you need a mailing list for
some reason just drop a note asking for it, would appreciate knowing what
you will be using it for. Spam is against the law, and we will not
create mailing lists for purposes of spam. If we create a mailing list for
you we will make you the administrator for the list and you will need to
do your own maintenance on it. Help is generally available if you run into
problems.
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What Mailing Lists do we have on Hobbits' World
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We currently only have one mailing list on Hobbits'
World, information on it is provided below, including the link to the
members control panel where you can configure your settings, or
unsubscribe from the list. When more lists are added they will be
documented here.
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hobbits
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Send mail to
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Moderated?
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List manager
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Other Information
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hobbits@hobbitsworld.com |
No
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Description
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Control Panel URL
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A general list for all members of the Hobbits World community
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