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Mailing List FAQ

 

Q: How do I subscribe to a SCI mailing list?

A: Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following in the body of message:

subscribe listname This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Note 1: Each line of the body of message is a command to sympa, therefore, please make sure unnecessary text is removed from body. For example, no signature should be included.

Note 2: Please leave subject blank.

You will receive a confirmation request, just reply to the message.

 

Q: How do I unsubscribe from a list?

A: Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following in the body of message:

unsubscribe listname This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You will recieve an email confirming that you have unsubscribed.

 

Q: How do I find out what lists are available for SCI?

A: Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following in the body of message:

lists

 

Q: How do I find out what lists I am suscribed to?

A: Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following in the body of message:

which

 

Q: How do I find out who is/are on a list?

A: Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following in the body of message:

who listname

 

Q: How do I get more help information about using mailing list?

A: Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following in the body of message:

help

 

Q: How do I add users to the list I manage?

A: Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following in the body of message:

approve password subscribe listname This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Q: How do I remove users from the list I manage?

A: Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following in the body of message:

approve password unsubscribe listname This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Q: I still have questions not answered by the FAQ. Where can I get more help?

A: Send your question to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Q: If I want to create a new mailing list, what should I do?

A: Send email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. requesting the new mailing list. In the request, provide the list name, list manager, initial members (optional) and the password for the list management. Also include access requirement: public list, members only, etc.