On Mon, 29 Jan 1996, Frank Merrow wrote:
 
> On Mon, 29 Jan 1996 16:31:40 EST you wrote:
>
> >I am getting tired of receiving all of the "I need a host for (pick your
> >flavor of whatever here) list-  Can someone provide it" messages from this
> >list.  Can I be assured that any REAL news about LISTSERV will be cross posted
> >to the LSTSRV-M list?
>
> Well, I forget the whole sequence, but I originally signed onto this
> list because there is some general "How to setup a Mailing List"
> documentation someplace on the net.  The number one recommendation for
> finding a free home for "your new list" is posting a request to THIS
> mailing list.  So, what you are seeing are the folks who have done their
> homework and are following the instructions.  Unfortunately, I have
> contacted a number of these posters and NOT ONE that I know of has
> actually gotten a home for their list though this mailing list!
 
  I am in the same situation. I am _still_ seeking a sponsor for a small
List. I've had a couple of nibbles, but nothing yet. :-(
 
> If this is not what Eric and crew want, I can try and back track the
> source so he can get the recommendation removed.
 
  It's in the FAQ file on the various brands of mail reflectors. The one
sent to me was last updated a year ago (Feb. 1995, IIRC).
 
                                                        _Ray_