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Re: new posts send via e-mail
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lugnet.admin.general
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Mon, 27 Mar 2000 21:59:02 GMT
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In lugnet.admin.general, Suzanne D. Rich writes:
> I only use my at-home machine and I'm always logged in. (I have no idea what
> my password is) So, do I really need some other confirmation code to simply
> add a group to my rcv-by-email list?
The news-by-mail feature was designed and implemented long before memberships
became available, and we both agree that it needs work to bring it up to date.
> Wait! don't answer that. I'll assume it's a "yes."
The first time you use that email address, yes, definitely. (This is SOP for
for any mailing list subscription).
Subsequent times, no, it's not strictly necessary in all cases. It would be
better if the system just let you specify which of your email address you
wanted to change the subscriptions for.
> (though I have no idea what that code is either)
It proves that you can receive mail at the address you gave. Thus, it
prevents other people from signing you up on mailing lists without your
permission (assuming that no one but you can read your email).
> sorry, but I feel like this is a pain in the butt
Part of the PITA is a necessary evil (and SOP), but much of it could be
improved.
> -- and I live here! Well, it's at least taking a bit
> of the fun out of things. And how-come when it says my conf code is "on its
> way," an hour later it's still not here?
Likely an SMTP (email protocol) delivery hiccup somewhere between the server
and the ISP on the receiving end. Normally, email is delivered within two or
three seconds.
--Todd
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| (...) I only use my at-home machine and I'm always logged in. (I have no idea what my password is) So, do I really need some other confirmation code to simply add a group to my rcv-by-email list? Wait! don't answer that. I'll assume it's a "yes." (...) (24 years ago, 27-Mar-00, to lugnet.admin.general)
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