On Thu, 7 Sep 2000, John Summerfield wrote:
>> Last time I checked, it didn't work. You have to include your
>> list password, which means you need to keep track of it in a safe
>> place, and then fumble around to get it. I really wish that the
>> mailing list would just allow unsubscriptions like it used to
>> before. I like to sub/unsub a lot from different lists, but I
>> get bouncebacks wanting my password, and I personally feel it is
>> overkill.
>
>I think I shall configure my sendmail to bounce lists I've finished with.
I've considered that too, but rather than go Draconian
needlessly, I prefer to make requests for change first, and
stimulate discussion about it. Going Draconian needlessly can
end up where the solution might mean that you block one list, and
the list manager software assumes the address is invalid and
removes you from 30 lists simultaneously.
One solution is /etc/aliases. If you make an alias say:
john-list1: john
Then want to unsubscribe from that list later, just remove the
alias and it will bounce. The remote list software will only
kill your one account assuming you use a different alias per
list.
While this works, I still think it is best to ask for changes
first, and wait and see what happens. And then after that, only
go Draconian if it is truely a big bother..
>Maybe if a few people used a procmail filter to bounce no-longer-required
>subscriptsions to the list manager;-) Perhaps if we causes problems to the
>list managers they will wise up, learn that convenience to users is important.
I think list managers do care, but they can only do something if
enough people request it.
>> Even if the list software sent out a 'confirm your unsubscription
>> by replying' message, that would be great as you just hit "reply,
>> send" and be done with it.
>
>
>I hat that idea. I don't want to spend 24 hours unsubscribing; the 24 hour
>delay I get subscribing is bad enough.
I agree. In 7 years, I've never been unsubscribe from a single
mailing list by any malicious person. In fact, the only
malicious unsubscribe was from the SmartList software
itself. ;o)
I'm hoping the whole password thing disappears, at least from the
by-mail subscription process.
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