Cor Nouws schrieb:
Hi *,
Currently, mail from unsubsribed mail addresses to users@, duscus@ and
others, is passed through by the moderator.
I propose to change that, so that unsubscribed posters receive an
automatic reply explaining about subscription and the main lists for
various purposes.
+1 but only if there is a way to send it localized.
Most of the problems with the mailing list (subribe/unsubscribe) are
results of misunderstandings by non English speakers.
The mail to unsubscribed users is very important and we use a template
for it with instructions and a hint, that all messages sent on the lists
will be published (don't use Your complete Sign with personal data...
end so on).
If there is no way to modify the mail, please let it be ..., cause this
will not help moderators (of native-lang mailing lists), else it could
be very helpful :-)
Regards
Marko
The reasons are various, but all closely related.
Pls mind: I do not talk about all the mails send by unsubscribed
posters. So reasons for the proposal are:
* regularly and repeatedly there are threads on users@, that origin from
moderated mails, that lead to long, unproductive discussions;
* very often unclear posts lead to discussions or requests for
clarification, without that the 'OP' ever takes trouble to reply or help;
* mails from which one can read easily that the poster didn't take the
slightest trouble to take a real look at OpenOffice.org reg. the
question, are led through to the lists;
* often moderated mails to users@ and discuss@ are provocative,
impolite, contrary to our with our own mail list guidelines;
* provocative mails are sent with non-existing mail addresses;
* subscription, searching archives, visiting the forum are all easy and
can not be seen as a barrier for people who take little time for a
serious request;
* those mails filthy the archives and spoil bandwith and serverspace;
* it's a waste of time for all the people that seriously try to answer;
* it's a pity to have to focus our energy on those negative posts.
I strongly believe that people seriously wanting to ask a question or
post an idea, will not at all be offended or discouraged by a friendly
mail explaining where to find support or how to subcribe to list x for
purpose y.
But... that's all IMO and what I believe.
What do others think?
Kindest regards,
Cor
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