Difference between revisions of "Configuring a Mailman List"

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(enhanced privacy options)
(how to moderate subscriptions)
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some things to change maybe
some things to change maybe


== any old list ==
= public list =


=== general ===
=== general ===
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* who can view subscription list? admin only
* who can view subscription list? admin only


== private list ==
= private list =


=== general ===
=== general ===
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=== privacy ===
=== privacy ===


you can make it not "advertised", i.e. it doesn't show up on the public list of lists
* you can make it not "advertised", i.e. it doesn't show up on the public list of lists
* What steps are required for subscription? Confirm and approve.


=== archiving ===
=== archiving ===


set "archive_private" to private so only members can read posts
set "archive_private" to private so only members can read posts

Revision as of 23:21, 29 September 2014

some things to change maybe

public list

general

  • set owners/moderators
  • write short & long descriptions
  • Should administrator get notices of subscribes and unsubscribes? if you want!
  • conceal members' addresses by default

privacy

  • who can view subscription list? admin only

private list

general

privacy

  • you can make it not "advertised", i.e. it doesn't show up on the public list of lists
  • What steps are required for subscription? Confirm and approve.

archiving

set "archive_private" to private so only members can read posts