Alan Millar writes:
> I agree. However, I had a very irate list subscriber who go on through
> a subscription form on the web page
OK ... now we are starting to careen back on-topic. :-)
I would strongly advocate that everybody who has a web-based
list signup form TURN IT OFF NOW!
A web-based form ensures that the most incompetent members of the
Internet have access to your list. Personally, I *demand* that
all my list members have a minimum level of proficiency in email
before they are welcome. Unlesss they do, there is no way they
can be a useful contributor to the list, and a high probability
they will be a problem. This isn't some pissy elitist club attitude.
If they aren't skilled in email, they simply aren't ready to
participate.
If you want members who can interact with your list manager
(regardless of whether it is automated or human), then *insist*
they do so in order to get on the list. I know that's no
guarantee they'll remember to use the -REQUEST address six
months later, but at least you've weeded out the ones who
are immune to the notion of -REQUEST addresses.
A web-based form will bring you a lot of subscribes. Many of whom
you don't want. "Kewl. *drool* *drool* A form for free stuff!
*drool* *drool* I think I'll fill it out."
In any event, this is my experience. Your mileage may vary.
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Chip Rosenthal * Unicom Systems Development * <chip@unicom.com>
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