Tom Neff wrote:
That is all fine and well, but from a List-Managers standpoint, the
governing principle seems to me to be that list software should allow
these choices to be made on a per-list basis, not interfere with them
or attempt to mandate a "one size fits all" answer.
I agree. Reconfirmation should be a per-list option. (I know of no MLM
that implements reconfirmation where it is not -- are there any?)
With specific reference to the double-confirm issue, it is appropriate
for some lists, some clienteles, and some situations, and
inappropriate for others. List administrators should be able to
choose whether they want it or not.
Any time addresses come from an unverified source, no matter the
computer-literacy, social, etc. characteristics of the subscribers,
verification should be used. I don't care if you verify by email,
telephone, or home visit. A verified source in which consent has
already been given -- a club membership roster where the members have
already been notified that they'd be added to a list based on their
membership, a paper signup sheet at a street fair, etc. -- is a
different matter altogether.
