| From crossoflife.org Newsletter, The Lifeline How automated electronic mailing lists work Electronic mailing lists use special mailing list software and a reflector address that are set up on a server capable of receiving e-mail. Incoming messages sent to the reflector address are processed by the software, and, depending on their content, are acted upon internally (in the case of messages containing commands directed at the software itself) or are distributed to all e-mail addresses subscribed to the mailing list. Depending on the software, additional addresses may be set up for the purpose of sending commands. Many electronic mailing list servers have a special email address in which subscribers (or those that want to be subscribers) can send commands to the server to perform such tasks as subscribing and unsubscribing, temporarily halting the sending of messages to them, or changing available preferences. The common format for sending these commands is to send an email that contains simply the command followed by the name of the electronic mailing list the command pertains too. Some list servers also allow people to subscribe, unsubscribe, change preferences, etc. via a website. To electronically receive the Cross of Life newsletter "The Lifeline", simply send an email to us by clicking on the email address below. Please note that if you receive the newsletter electronically, you will NOT receive a paper copy (via snail mail to your home address). You can unscribe from the electronic version at any time. Lifeline subscription Lifeline-subscribe@crossoflife.org Please email duane@mcservices.com with any questions. © Copyright 2005 by crossoflife.org |