On 01/31/2012 16:17, Jerry wrote: > On Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:26:05 -0800 > Doug Barton articulated: > >> On 01/31/2012 05:05, Jerry wrote: >>> This is an "OPT-IN"list. Some lists, like FreeBSD are open, but not >>> this one. >> >> I don't understand the distinction you're trying to make. Both this >> list and all of the FreeBSD lists require you to subscribe. In fact >> FreeBSD lists also use mailman. > > OK, I thought it was self evident; however, I guess I need to explain > the difference more clearly. > > I am not sure what terms mailman uses, so I will use "open-posting" > and "closed-posting" The meanings will become self evident. > > The basic FreeBSD forum
FYI, "forum" generally refers to something different than a mailing list. I point this out mostly because http://forums.freebsd.org/ exists. > is "open-posting". A poster need not be subscribed to the forum. Actually many of the FreeBSD lists moderate posts from non-members, but none of them outright block them. I realize that this isn't germane to your main point, but I wouldn't want the wrong information to live forever in the archives. :) Doug -- It's always a long day; 86400 doesn't fit into a short. Breadth of IT experience, and depth of knowledge in the DNS. Yours for the right price. :) http://SupersetSolutions.com/ _______________________________________________ Gnupg-users mailing list Gnupg-users@gnupg.org http://lists.gnupg.org/mailman/listinfo/gnupg-users