Jacob-

Thanks for pointing me to the FAQ.

It will probably take me some time to understand the FAQ options.

I think I prefer Option 2 which is to disable the generic templates.
However, I have several lists hosted by the same provider. I suppose
when it talks about disabling the generic templates, this can be done
for each list separately or for one only?

I'm not too experienced working with templates and I must do this via
email. What I've done in the past was to add a BOTTOM BANNER using the
following PUT cmd

PUT [LIST-NAME] MAILTPL pw=*********
>>> BOTTOM_BANNER
[my text here]


Would the cmds to disable the generic Welcome message be:

PUT [LIST-NAME] MAILTPL pw=*********
>>> ADD1 Not needed
.QQ

and
PUT [LIST-NAME] MAILTPL pw=*********
>>> SIGNUP1 Not needed
.QQ

??????

I want to suppress both generic messages (for welcome and farewell)
and use my own.

What about disabling the generic Farewell message?

John



----- Original Message -----
From: "Jacob Haller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: Supressing the automatic welcome message


> >Pardon if this has been asked and answered before.
> >
> >I have a customized WELCOME message for my list that I implemented
> >with the PUT command.
> >
> >The problem is that new subscribers get 2 messages, my customized
> >welcome message, plus the message ("You have been added to the
> >BLAH-BLAH list") automatically sent by listserv.
> >
> >How do I suppress the 2nd message so that ONLY my customized
Welcome
> >message is sent?
>
> <http://www.lsoft.com/manuals/owner-faq.stm#7> describes how to do
this.
>
> >I would have the same need to replace the FAREWELL message as well.
>
> Which message do you want to suppress here?
>
> Thanks,
> --
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