Mailing List
SkullSpace.ca uses mailman to manage our lists. Currently, we have a single list - general - where all activity takes place. If any new lists are created in the future, we will post information here and also to the general mailing list.
Subscribing
To subscribe to the mailing list, send an email to the following address: general-subscribe@lists.skullspace.ca
It will respond, asking you to confirm. Simply send a reply to the confirmation email to join.
Alternatively, send an email to the following address: general-request@lists.skullspace.ca
With the subject line:
subscribe [password] [digest|nodigest]
Obviously, you shouldn't use a secure password for this, since it's being sent through email.
Posting
To post to the list, provided you're subscribed, email general@lists.skullspace.ca.
Unsubscribing
To unsubscribe, send an email to general-request@lists.skullspace.ca
With the subject "unsubscribe"
Other commands
All commands are sent to general-request@lists.skullspace.ca with the command and arguments in the email body. Multiple commands can be sent, provided they're set one per line. The following commands can be used:
| Message Body | Notes |
|---|---|
| help | Returns a list of commands and how to use them |
| info | Get info about the mailing list |
| password [<old password>l; <new password>] | Retrieve or change your password. |
| nodigest] | Subscribe to the list. Optionally set a password and digest/no digest mode. |
| unsubscribe [password] | Unsubscribe from the list. If no password is given, emails for confirmation. |
Set
Finally, the 'set' command can change a variety of settings. Often, 'set' requests require your password, which can be obtained using the 'password' command. Typically, the body of a 'set' email will look like this:
| set authenticate <password> set <option1> <value1> set <option2> <value2><br\>... |
And here are the valid set commands. Use 'set help' to get a full list with longer descriptions.
| Message Body | Notes |
|---|---|
| set help | Show detailed help |
| set show | Show current options |
| set authenticate <password> | Must be sent in the same email before changing options |
| off> | When enabled, you'll receive acknowledgment whenever you post to the list. |
| mime|off> | If digest is plain or mime, you'll receive messages in a daily digest instead of as they come. |
| off> | Set to 'off' to disable message delivery temporarily, without unsubscribing from the list. |
| off> | Set to 'off' to stop receiving your own posts to the list. |
| off> | Set to 'off' if you don't want messages to be delivered to you if you're explicitly mentioned in the To: or Cc: fields. |
| off> | Set to 'off' to disable monthly reminders. |
