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Sat, 1 Sep 2001 22:32:04 -0400
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> > So if you want only real names in posts, you will have to require they
> > set that properly in their email client. Aside from the obvious problems
> > with this, AOL doesn't even send a name in the From: field.
>
> Actually with AOL addresses, and I think with all who do not put a name in
> the From: field in their email client, we get the database name when the
> post is distributed to the list.

I guess I should have proof read that paragraph, correct statement, but it
sure didn't belong in that sentence :-)   You are correct of course,
LISTSERV will use the db name if one is not supplied in the From:

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