On 26 Oct 2001, at 16:03, Randy Klumph wrote:

> This is a private distribution list that receives public postings
> requesting information. The public does not know it is a list so they
> also do not know how to contact the listowner. I am adding the Confirm
> to stop the spam messages that are currently getting through. Since they
> all have invalid email addresses, the messages will expire.

You might want to use Send= Editor,Hold.  This way people who are
members of the list do not need to confirm their posts, but messages sent
from off-list will go to you for approval.  Them template that replies to
messages posted to the list by non-list members is POST_EDITOR.  To
use this method, members of the list need to be set as EDITOR (quiet set
listname editor for *@*) and editor privaleges can be removed from
individuals if needed to review their posts.  The SET EDITOR command is
entirely different than individuals listed as editor in the header.  See the
following in the list owners manual:

6.6. Message Approval with Send= Editor,Hold