>>>>> "Keith" == Keith Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
    >> I run many lists. They are now all restrict_post, but I always make
    >> a corresponding -nomail list. Both are managed by majordomo, but -nomail
    >> has defunct aliases. 
    >> 
    >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] is like this, and receives daily posts
    >> from people reporting problems.

    Keith> if the list is set up right, people don't have to report such problems.    
    Keith> the suspect messages go to the moderator; the moderator either approves

  The daily reports are about tcpdump, not about problems on the list.

    Keith> them or not based on whether they're on topic for the list.  if they
    Keith> are, the moderator can add the poster's address to the list of those
    Keith> who can post withut moderation.

  That is *exactly* what happens.

    Keith> adding support for recognizing subaddresses just optimizes this
    Keith> process - the moderator doesn't have to deal with quite so many

  Yes. Many mailers do this.

  Mailman at IETF won't even let me subscribe with a subaddress, since
it uses the SMTP From: to determine subscription.

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