On Thu, 30 Apr 1998, Rich Kulawiec wrote:
> Name three.
>
> I would expect that any such answer would (a) name the mailing lists
> explicitly and (b) explain who they are run by and that person(s)'s
> level of knowledge and (c) provide adequate justification for why
> they should be considered "the most valuable lists on the internet".
An essay exam? [plonk] Two out of three of your criteria are
completely subjective. You are the only one on the planet who could
provide answers which you find satisfactory. It's tough to be tried
by law-maker, judge and jury rolled into one.
If you are a listowner who uses a well run server, you need not be an
email wizard. I usually send a one page description of setup options
to a new owner. I also send a one page listowner command quick-ref
with examples all of the owner commands they are likely to use. I
arrange a phone call in which I check their general skills and discuss
the joys and pitfalls of running a list. I setup the list in a
secure manner and send them on their way. Even a Mac user who has
never seen a command line can be up to speed in short order. After a
brief period of hand-holding, they are on their own. The person who
"runs the list" need not be an email genius to responsibly run a
successful mailing list. A good site manger is available to handle
the tough technical questions.
- murr -
