On Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:40:41 +0200, Daniel Salaciak <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>I'm re-thinking whether I should use SUBEDIT-MAIN template (which currently 
>doesn't exist on our LISTSERV) or Note3 in your original instructions (redirect 
>to a generic web page that asks them to check their email and confirm).

Yes, for example:

<meta http-equiv="refresh"
content="0;URL=http://demo.lsoft.com/signupdemo.html">


>The user currently (after filling in the signin form) gets directed to a screen 
>where they can change their subscriber options (i.e. Subscription type, Mail 
>Header Style, Acknowledgements etc.) - but this could be confusing to them 
>(since all we want them to do is click on the email confirmation link and not 
>see the subscriber options page).

Yes, this is typical for one-way, announcement lists.

>I'm hoping the following questions will be relatively quick and easy to answer.
>
>Here are my questions on SUBEDIT-MAIN template:
>
>1. Do I need a SUBEDIT-MAIN template for this signup to work?

Yes, this is the template to edit.

>2. Do I need to create a SUBEDIT-MAIN template if it doesn't exist?

It already does exist, it just has different contents.

>3. I hate sending a PW (personal listserv password). Is this MY password?

It is necessary to include your password for a PUT command, so get used to it.
Or use the WWW interface to edit the template instead.

Click on List Management on the navigation menu bar.
 Scroll down and click Customizations, then select Web Templates
  Enter  subedit-main  on the search line blank, and click 'search'
   Then click 'Edit template' button above.
    Select all the contents of the existing template and delete them.  
    note there is more than 1 screen full, be sure you delete everything.

    Replace the now blank template with your redirect URL.
    for example:

    <meta http-equiv="refresh"  
    content="0;URL=http://demo.lsoft.com/signupdemo.html">

(try to keep it all on one line, my mail client forces a word wrap here)
Use the correct URL for your 'thank you' page.

    Click on 'Update' to save your work.  

    Test by going to   

http://listserv.lgca.org/app/wa.exe?SUBED2=CARDINAL-HIGHSCHOOL-PARENT-LIST  

    You should be redirected immediately to your 'thank you' page.

    Repeat for other lists.


>4. Is my password used for ANY user signing up to a list?

No.  Only for commands you send.  Every other user creates their own personal
password, if they need one.  (Many people never need one.)

>5. Is there only one SUBEDIT-MAIN template with a PUT for each list?

Correct.  Or edit via WWW interface, but again, you must do this separately
for each list.

>6. Does the JOIN_URL point back to the original signup screen?

No, it is supposed to point to your special signup page.

>7. If so, our JOIN_URL is http://listserv.lgca.org/signup/index.html

It need not be on listserv.lgca.org.  Normally I would expect this page to be
at http://www.lgca.org/signup/index.html, which appears to be on a different
server.

>8. It appears 'joining' the URL gets the variable data to display, right?

No, filling out the form is what does this.

>9. If setup correctly, user will not be directed to subscriber options page?

Yes, if SUBEDIT-MAIN is correctly configured with the redirect URL.

>Here are my questions on a simple redirect:
>1. Does the redirect html go inside the SUBEDIT-MAIN template?
>2. Your original Note3 says 'replace SUBEDIT-MAIN with simple redirect

Yes. You delete all the current contents of that template and replace with the
redirect URL.

>3. For fun, I tried the redirect on the submit buttons (orig signup form)
>4. Above redirect in original signup form did not work
>5. I figure a redirect in the original signup form is not a good idea

As you discovered, that won't work here.

>6. I'm not sure how to prevent subscriber options page from displaying
>7. Will the redirect really prevent subscriber options page from displaying?

See answer to #9 above.

>8. Do you prefer SUBEDIT-MAIN over the simple redirect?
>I don't want to necessarily take the 'easy' way out (redirect) when perhaps 
>the SUBEDIT-MAIN template is the better way to go in the long run.

The redirect URL is perhaps an easier thing for your present level of
experience.

>Thanks again for taking the time out of your busy schedule to help me 
>complete this.  Again, my apologies for not being able to figure this out.  
>Hopefully your posts will help someone else who is just getting started with 
>LISTSERVs and may have similar questions to mine.