* Carlos Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Why does mailman do this? I don't understand the "bounce" parameter
> and or why it does not show its from "[EMAIL PROTECTED]".

The "listname-bounce" localpart is used for automatic bounce
detection. Have a look at:

<http://www.python.org/cgi-bin/faqw-mm.py?req=show&file=faq03.028.htp>

Bounce detection is an integral part of every mailing list managing
software: It allows users whose email addresses are not valid any
longer to be removed from the list without the need for a human being
to manually look at logfiles to determine this.


Cheers
Stefan
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