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Rich Greenberg <[log in to unmask]>
Mon, 17 Jun 2002 15:17:42 -0400
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On: Mon, Jun 17, 2002 at 01:13:55PM -0400,Wayne T. Smith Wrote:

} Probably a dumb questions, but ...
}
} Why, when someone subscribes to a list via the web interface (subscriber's
} corner), does LISTSERV require an additional confirmation via e-mail?  The
} person/address is already authenticated.

The web has no way to confirm an address.  You can sign in as anybody.

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Eastern time zone.   I speak for myself & my dogs only.     VM'er since CP-67
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