On Mon, 19 Aug 2002 16:31:51 +1000, Michael Shannon
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>To further decrease the chance of an outsider posting, wouldn't it be better
>to set SEND= EDITOR, HOLD?

As with many things about computers, it can be hard to say what is the
"best" way to do something.  Usually there are several ways.  In answer to
your question, Send= Editor,Hold directs messages from subscribers and from
non-subscribers to the Moderator(s) for approval.  The combination of
 Send= Private
 Default-Options= NoPost, Review
will reject out-of-hand all messages from non-subscribers.  Most
Subscribers messages will also be rejected out-of-hand due to the NOPOST
option.  Only messages from the select few set to review will make it to
the Moderator(s).  That seems to be what the List Owner wanted.