A regular reminder for new members...and a refresher for
long-timers...clip-n-save!

1. Digest mode. If you're overwhelmed with individual messages, try digest
mode, where 5-8 messages are bundled together. All you need to do is send a
message to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], no subject, and in the body, type:

set mpls-issues mail digest

That's it. You'll have to cut-and-paste a bit more when responding, and put
on the appropriate header. Also, you won't get messages as fast, as Digest
waits for a bunch of 'em before sending.

2. Surprise un-subscribing. Our message server is very sensitive; if your
server goes down, even briefly, it will automatically unsubscribe you. This
is a high-traffic list, so if you haven't gotten messages for a couple of
days, especially during the week, just re-subscribe. From the address where
you want to receive messages, send an email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], no
subject, and in the body, type:

subscribe mpls-issues Your Name

If you were subscribed in Digest mode, repeat #1 on this list. You can do
both at the same time, as long as they are on separate lines.

3. Our home page. Where the rules and guidelines live. Please read at least
once: http://www.e-democracy.org/mpls-issues/

4. The Delete key. It's amazing how often people forget this one reading the
list. There's a tendency to be completist, and on a high-traffic list like
this one, you can be overwhelmed. Don't feel compelled to read everything -
there's no test. Delete message threads you think are dumb (or addresses you
regard similarly) and your stay with us will be much more pleasant.

5. Contacting me: if you ever have any questions, comments, etc. that aren't
for the whole list, my address is mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Those are the basic ones. Thanks everyone for being here.

David Brauer
List manager, Minneapolis-issues





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