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that contains in the body of the message
the command
subscribe
and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just put a space or a period in the subject, too.
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To subscribe to the DIGEST (grouped
messages), send a
message (click on link to bring up message form) to:
that contains in the body of the message
the command
subscribe
and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just put a space or a period in the subject, too.
Below are a few rules and some helpful information
- If you would like to post a message so everyone on the mailing list receives it, just send it to PALACKAW-L@rootsweb.com
- There is no formal NOMAIL mode. All you have to do is follow the directions above and unsubscribe when you want the messages to stop, and then when you want them to start again, simply subscribe again.
- Your e-mail program must be sent to send plain text messages, not in HTML or RTF formatting.
- The bounce limit for this list has been set at three (3) bounces.
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This means you will automatically be
removed from the
mailing list if there is an extended problem with your mail service.
You
will receive a notice informing you that you have been unsubscribed.
Please
ensure that your mail service is working properly before subscribing
again.
A Few Rules and Helpful Hints
- Please keep this information or bookmark the page.
- Read this information. Yes, it's a little long, but you don't have to memorize it (that's why you're saving it).
- Off topic postings (particularly political, advertising, or just plain rude)
AND responses to these messages on the list, are grounds for being Unsubscribed. Please forward any offending email to the Mailing List Admin
- DON'T send attachments to the list. (Signatures are okay.) The message will be returned to you. This isn't a problem for the mail server, but can cause some subscribers' machines to lock up, make them lose all their mail, even crash their hard drive!
- If you have a large file, try splitting it into smaller sections and sending 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc. OR, send a message to the list offering to send the information privately.
- DON'T send messages about a Virus - this isn't the place.
- If you are switching Internet Service Providers (ISP), or changing your e-mail address, *PLEASE* unsubscribe from the old address first and then re-subscribe at your new address.
- Remember if you need help, contact the Mailing List Admin, but be specific.
- The most important key on your keyboard is the DELETE key. If you don't like a message, delete it. Don't send a cutting or snide remark back to the list. The rest of us don't want to read it, and it just adds to the clutter of useless messages.
- DO NOT FLAME PEOPLE (SEND ARGUMENTATIVE OR CRITICAL MESSAGES) ON THE LIST. IF YOU ARE FLAMED, DO NOT RESPOND VIA THE LIST! (P.S. - Don't type in all caps, it looks like you are shouting.)
- If you feel someone is causing a serious problem (use of profanity, for instance), send me a message, not the list. But remember, I'm subscribed to this list, too.
- Please stay on topic and close to the subject. (Keep in mind that history is an important part of genealogy. Current topics usually are not.)
- If you have a personal message for someone, please send it to their address, not the list server address. Any mail sent to PALACKAW-L will automatically be sent to everyone on the list.
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To UNSUBSCRIBE and no longer receive the
INDIVIDUAL messages,
send a message (click on link to bring up message form) to:
that contains in the body of the message
the command
unsubscribe
and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just put a space or a period in the subject, too.
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To UNSUBSCRIBE and no longer receive the
DIGEST, send
a message (click on link to bring up message form) to:
that contains in the body of the message
the command
unsubscribe
and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just put a space or a period in the subject, too.
Some common problems
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Send yourself a message and see how your
address appears
in the header of the message. **Usually** (if you're getting this
error)
they won't be the same. ISP (Internet service providers) are notorious
for changing your address, adding "mail" or "pop" or some other term to
it - or taking it away. If that is the case, all you can do is notify
me
to help you.
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Check your spelling. I see "unscribe",
"un-scibe" and
about every other variation imaginable. You have to spell stuff right!
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