Listowner Folks,
 
If the header says
 
* Subscription=  Open,Confirm
 
then new subscribers are asked to "ok" in response to a listserv query (in
response to their original request to subscribe).  I can see that this may
prevent some prank/third-party subscriptions.  Good.
 
But is there some other compelling reason why would-be subscribers should
normally have to say "Yes, I really mean it, please subscribe me to the
list?"  Does the confirmation loop serve some other, important function?
 
I'm just a little afraid people who *are* interested in the topic of my
list may drop out without confirming out of confusion (didn't I already just
subscribe to that list?).  I know no way to underestimate the persistence and
spark of Joe Newbie.
 
It's also possible that it may be a little extra red-tape, that maybe can be
removed, right?  I'm trying to open the feel and tone of the list, and
wondering if the confirmation may be *unnecessarily* intimidating.
Besides protection from third-party subscriptions, what do I lose if I
change it?
 
Thanks for any comments!
 
 Pax,  Dave
Dave Kinnaman <[log in to unmask]> 512/463-9321 #this too shall pass#