On Fri, 13 Sep 1996, Peter M. Weiss +1 814 863 1843 wrote:
 
> In practice, as opposed to in theory, the LISTSERV Distribute
> Algorithm and other mail delivery asychronicities frustrates
> the orderly shutting down of the thread.  There is no one
> correct solution; your mileage may vary; offer not good
> east of the Mississippi; caveat emptor.
 
Interpretation: LISTSERV(tm) provides many avenues of approach to dealing
with any given problem, and various tools which can be used. It is up to
the listowner, however, to select the appropriate approach/tool for the
given situation.  That is what listowners are for, isn't it?
 
Douglas
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