>>>>> "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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