On Tue, 2006-05-09 at 08:00 -0600, Robin Laing wrote: > Dave Barton wrote: > > On Tue, 2006-05-09 at 11:16 +1000, Dave Barton wrote: > > > >>This is really starting to tick me off. In recent weeks the list > >>server seems to have lost the plot. Sometimes my posts appear on the > >>list within seconds and at other times they can take weeks or never to > >>show up. > > > > > > Here's a prime example. This message was received back on my system > > within 10 seconds of me posting it. Several hours ago I responded to > > posts from other users and the only sure fire way of knowing if those > > messages reached the list is to check the archives :( > > > > OK! I will stop bitching and moaning now, but it sure would be nice if > > this could be fixed. > > > > Dave > > > The only time that I have issues are when our local outgoing mail server > is down. Or when the whole list is down, it could be local incoming > server or the list itself. > > As for missing messages, that would be a concern to me. > > Depending on the mail system being used, there may be spooling issues. > Some mail servers don't send mail directly and instantly. Some spool > the mail for various amounts of time that are beyond your control. > > Depending on how the system is configured, you can sometimes test it by > sending mail to yourself and seeing if you end up with some different > times for delays.
Thanks for taking the time to reply Robin, but I am subscribed and post to several high volume lists (same subscription address) and this is the only one I problems with. Dave --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
