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John Lyon <[log in to unmask]>
Tue, 8 Jan 2002 18:58:46 -0500
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> Hi,
>
> I am considering enabling the TOPICS parameter on one of our high-volume
> lists. Currently, I have it set at Default=Digest so that all new
> subscribers automatically get the digest. Can the TOPICS parameter be
> enabled with the Default=Digest option set, or should I remove the
> Default=Digest setting? Does it matter?

LISTSERV only builds one digest file, which includes ALL messages.

> I guess another way to frame my question is, if a subscriber, who is set to
> Digest, issues a "set LIST-MYLIST TOPICS: topic1 topic2" command, will that
> override the Digest setting?

No. Anyone that only wants to receive selected Topics must set themselves
to NODIGEST.

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