> Here's the real rub.  For a neophyte who is just beginning to learn, sending
> the confirmation can be an arduous task.  For a pro, NO PROBLEM.  But my
> normal method of subscribing to lists is:
>
> sub xxx-l Bob Parks
> set xxx-l digest
>
> But with confirmation on, I have to 'reply' to the confirmation, I get  the
> job  output saying that I am not signed onto xxx-l so can not use set xxx-l
> digest.  Then I get the subscription, then I  send  the  set  xxx-l  digest
> again,  and  then get another message back....
 
Suggestion for Eric:  It might be good if, for the sake of neophytes, the
"CONFIRM is necessary" message would also repeat any commands that the
user had sent and were rejected because the subscription was not yet
complete, and spell out for user that they need to re-send those specific
commands *after* their subscription has been fully accepted.
 
-- Roger Burns   [log in to unmask]