List Members FAQ

What is an email list?

An email list is a way to have discussions or post announcements by email to a group of people without having to email them each individually. Mailing list software or services keep a list of the email addresses of all... continue reading

The 10 Commandments of Email

· Thou shalt include a clear and specific subject line. · Thou shalt edit any quoted text down to the minimum thou needeth. · Thou shalt read thine own message thrice before thou sendeth it. · Thou shalt ponder how... continue reading

What's a discussion list?

Discussion lists are for conversations, people email back and forth their ideas, thoughts, arguments. Most lists have a particular focus, a topic or interest, and people will discuss different things about that topic, like what happened on a TV show,... continue reading

What's an announcement or update list?

An announcement list is just that, announcements only, usually posted only by the listowner or moderators although some allow list members to post announcements as well. The announcements are usually things like news about a particular topic, show, movie, book,... continue reading

What's a listowner? What's a moderator?

(aka Who are these tyrants and dictators and why can't I put Admin in the subject line, too?) Listowners are ultimately responsible for the list and it can be a lot of work to start and run a list. It... continue reading

Why am I getting ALL this mail? Why are all these people emailing ME?

See above. :) You joined a list, most likely a discussion list, and what that means is someone posts something, other people reply and every email, the original message and all replies, get sent to YOU! If you don't want... continue reading