On 05/18/2009 03:25 PM, Paul wrote: >> NoOp wrote: >> >> >>> Does anyone know why queries from unsubscribed users tend to come in >> >>> bursts, like the batch we just got (roughly 11:30 - midnight EDT)? >> >>> >> >>> >> >> Those messages have to be checked by a moderator, so I guess he or she >> >> does that in batches. >> > > Correct. I filter the unsubscribed mail in batches. However not at the time > stated (must be something to do with the mail server time zone, etc...) > >> >> And unfortunately doesn't place a [moderated] tag in the subject header. >> Perhaps the only way to get these mysterious 'moderators' to pay >> attention and start adding the tag is to start sending from an >> unsubscribed email address & tell them that this is a real issue. >> > There is no ability to modify the message (header/contents/subject) prior to > approving/declining. Its a simple 'approve' or 'decline'.
You are not a 'moderator'... are you? If not, then your comment has no meaning. If so, then you need to figure out a way how to tag unsubscribed posts with [moderated] or similar in the subject line in the *same* manner as a unsubscribed post with no subject shows. > > I would have started doing something like this a long time ago (based on the > subject noise) if it was possible. > > /paul > These *user* 'workarounds' have been discussed on this list ad nauseum; the fact of the matter is that subscribed list users may use email, may use nntp, may use archives, etc., to read and post to the list and the 'moderator(s)' whoever they may be, *still* fail to tag unsubscribed subjects with [moderated] or similar. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
