> > >>> >>> Keith Bates wrote: >>>>> >>>>> For ages, I've been noticing that some messages on the OO list >>>>>> seem to >>>>>> be delayed, by up to 24 hours. >>>>>> >>>>>> For most of this week I've received far fewer messages than normal, >>>>>> but >>>>>> this morning (Thursday) I've received a whole week's worth >>>>>> (almost) from >>>>>> Sunday to the present. >>>>>> Does anyone have any idea why this could be happening? It makes it >>>>>> really hard to offer any contribution to the community. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thursday morning??? It's only Wednesday evening! ;-) >>>>> >>>>> Depending on which side of the International Date Line you are >>>> on. ;-) >>>> >>>> >>> I'm on the right side, and it's definitely Thursday morning here-- >>> just. We're nearly into afternoon. >>> >>> >From where I sit we are even further ahead in time than Keith - wet and windy NZ.
> >> To answer your original question, I think you'll notice that most of the >> 'Delayed' messages are coming from unsubscribed posters. I believe those >> messages have to go through a screening process before they are passed on to >> the list. I'm not sure if the screening process is by hand or an automated >> system. >> > It is definitely done by hand - by me (I think there may be others but I'm now not convinced). I try to get these out ASAP however there are times that they will be delayed. There has however not been a large amount coming through. I'll keep a closer eye on them moving forward. /paul -- For those in NZ that want cheaper petrol - have a look here http://www.thecheappetrolproject.co.nz/index.php
