[GMDC_Tech] Another way to get list info

Sat Feb 11 01:29:56 UTC 2023

Aha - I did not get Caulder's original email. I was very confused as this explanation came out of left field for me.

Thanks for the clarification, Jen.

- C

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OK, this was just an additional answer to Caulder's question.  We are indeed using a listserv.  That's what this mailing addy is, and no one seems to have a problem using it for mail distribution.  Any additional usage is an individual choice.

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On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, at 7:33 PM, Elizabeth Trail wrote:
Oh lordy, did I not read this morning's mail thoroughly enough?  Where does listserv come in?  I spent a lot of years as a moderator/administrator on a big listserv list, but we don't need to do this any more, do we?  Listserv is a steep learning curve and no fun at all for anyone non-techie.

E

On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 1:41 PM Cheryl Schwartz <gadgetsmom at msn.com<mailto:gadgetsmom at msn.com>> wrote:
Huh?

I have no idea what this is for or what it means.

- C

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Subject: [GMDC_Tech] Another way to get list info

You can also query the list server that you are a member of with the following commands:

This is email command help for version 2.1.38 of the "Mailman"
list manager.  The following describes commands you can send to get
information about and control your subscription to Mailman lists at
this site.  A command can be in the subject line or in the body of the
message.

Note that much of the following can also be accomplished via the World
Wide Web, at:

    http://jpivovar.net/mailman/listinfo/gmdc_tech_jpivovar.net

In particular, you can use the Web site to have your password sent to
your delivery address.

List specific commands (subscribe, who, etc) should be sent to the
*-request address for the particular list, e.g. for the 'mailman'
list, use 'mailman-request at ...'.

About the descriptions - words in "<>"s signify REQUIRED items and
words in "[]" denote OPTIONAL items.  Do not include the "<>"s or
"[]"s when you use the commands.

The following commands are valid:

    confirm <confirmation-string>
        Confirm an action.  The confirmation-string is required and should be
        supplied by a mailback confirmation notice.

    end
        Stop processing commands.  Use this if your mail program automatically
        adds a signature file.

    help
        Print this help message.

    info
        Get information about this mailing list.

    lists
        See a list of the public mailing lists on this GNU Mailman server.

    password [<oldpassword> <newpassword>] [address=<address>]
        Retrieve or change your password.  With no arguments, this returns
        your current password.  With arguments <oldpassword> and <newpassword>
        you can change your password.

        If you're posting from an address other than your membership address,
        specify your membership address with `address=<address>' (no brackets
        around the email address, and no quotes!).  Note that in this case the
        response is always sent to the subscribed address.

    set ...
        Set or view your membership options.

        Use `set help' (without the quotes) to get a more detailed list of the
        options you can change.

        Use `set show' (without the quotes) to view your current option
        settings.

    subscribe [password] [digest|nodigest] [address=<address>]
        Subscribe to this mailing list.  Your password must be given to
        unsubscribe or change your options, but if you omit the password, one
        will be generated for you.  You may be periodically reminded of your
        password.

        The next argument may be either: `nodigest' or `digest' (no quotes!).
        If you wish to subscribe an address other than the address you sent
        this request from, you may specify `address=<address>' (no brackets
        around the email address, and no quotes!)

    unsubscribe [password] [address=<address>]
        Unsubscribe from the mailing list.  If given, your password must match
        your current password.  If omitted, a confirmation email will be sent
        to the unsubscribing address. If you wish to unsubscribe an address
        other than the address you sent this request from, you may specify
        `address=<address>' (no brackets around the email address, and no
        quotes!)

    who password [address=<address>]
        See the non-hidden members of this mailing list.  The roster is
        limited to list members only, and you must supply your membership
        password to retrieve it.  If you're posting from an address other
        than your membership address, specify your membership address with
        `address=<address>' (no brackets around the email address, and no
        quotes!). If you provide the list's admin or moderator password,
        hidden members will be included.

Commands should be sent to gmdc_tech-request at jpivovar.net<mailto:gmdc_tech-request at jpivovar.net>

Questions and concerns for the attention of a person should be sent to

    gmdc_tech-owner at jpivovar.net<mailto:gmdc_tech-owner at jpivovar.net>
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