Q: What
is a mailing list?
A: It is a list of e-mail addresses
of those who are subscribed to the mailing list. The list
has an e-mail address of its own. Messages sent to the
mailing list are automatically sent out to each member of
the list who have subscribed to the mailing list. Each
member of the list will receive all messages sent to the
list.
The Alabina
Mailing List is an e-mail-based discussion group of fans.
It is not an official information release system.
Q:
Subscribe? Does it cost anything?
A: No. Perhaps
"subscribe" is a poor word choice, but it's the
one that is univerally used to mean belonging to a
mailing list. There is no cost or obligation in either
case. You may also unsubscribe at any point.
Q:
How does the Alabina Mailing List work?
A: The Alabina Mailing List is
automated. It uses list-managing software to
automatically send out messages to the list, to subscribe
and/or unsubscribe people. When you send a message out to
the list, the software forwards the message to everyone
who has subscribed to the list. You will also receive all
messages sent to the list.
Q:
What should I expect if I join the Alabina Mailing List?
A: As the list grows you will get
more messages. Often times when the band is touring
discussions will increase. It is a great way to learn
about new music and up coming concert tours.
Q:
Can I read the list on line with my web browswer and not
receive daily emails?
A: Yes! If you sign up directly at
topica.com (where the mailing list program is located),
you can read messages online. There is also a digest
feature available at topica.com (where the list comes
from) that will send you all the messages sent to the
Alabina mailing list that day.
Q:
Can I post a message to the list from my web browser at
topica.com without sending an email to the list?
A: Yes, once you are signed up at
topica.com and subscribed to the Alabina Mailing List,
you will be able to post.
Q: Can
I subscribe to the daily mailing and also read the
messages on line from my web browser?
A: Yes, all messages are archived
on topica at http://www.topica.com/lists/alabina/read
However you will
have to be signed up directly at topica.com and be a
member of the mailing list to read them.
Q:
What e-mail addresses do I need to know?
A: To subscribe to the mailing list, send a
blank email to:
alabina-subscribe@topica.com
You will be asked to confirm your subscriptions. If you
have a SPAM filter runing, you may have set up the filter
so your messages from the list will go through.
To send a message to the list (you must be a
member to do so), send it to:
alabina@topica.com
To unsubscribe to the mailing list, send a
blank email to:
alabina-unsubscribe@topica.com
Also, once
you are subscribed, on each email sent from the list are
easy instructions on how to unsubscribe.
Q:
Is there anything that I should not send to the mailing
list?
A: Chain Letters, Spam, excessively
long messages or totally irrelevant material, especially
politics, will not be tolerated. Violators may be removed
from the list immediately or have posting privileges
revoked.
Also, do
not post messages or use sig files containing political,
religious or advertising messages. Lengthy sig files are
discouraged.
If you'd
like to share a photo or other related material send it
to webmonkey@alabina.org for posting to the web site. DO
NOT attempt to send it to the mailing list.
Q: How
do I remove myself (unsubscribe) from the Alabina Mailing
List?
A: Simply send a blank email to: alabina-unsubscribe@topica.com
Q:
How do I join the Alabina Mailing List?
A: Send a blank email to: alabina-subscribe@topica.com
You will be
asked to confirm your subscription to prevent someone
from signing you up without your permission.
Updated May 5, 2002
Thanks to Bob at www.gipsykings.net for his help on this FAQ.
©2002 Alabina.org
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