>On Sat, 19 Feb 1994, Peter M. Weiss +1 814 863 1843 wrote: >> Here is a basic FILTER= for errant "postmasters". Just add it like >> any other LISTSERV list keyword: >> >> * Filter= Also,postmaster@*,*postmstr*@*,emailadmin@* >Sorry for being a moron, but what exactly, in dummy-proof terms, does >this accomplish (and is it something I shoudl do on my lists). It has been my experience that adding the above (kind) of postmaster- type filters to a list definition helps to prevent e-mail loops. You don't ever want one on a list that you manage, unless your a sadist and/or a masochist. The above filters prevent those userids (even wild-card) from posting to your list (most important on Send= Public lists). If a postmaster- type userid posts to your list, it is generally because of two errors: (1) another postings FROM a user caused a "bounce" at one of your subscriber's sites, (2) that bounce was sent to the list INSTEAD OF the owner-LIST. (2) then causes a NEW message to be sent to the list thus provoking action (1), followed in rapid succession by (2), ... Later, action (3) occurs: (almost) each list subscriber sending you and/or the list a message about a loop. Then action (4) occurs which is usually users' mailbox disk quotas being exceeded (with more messages to owner-LIST) which usually results in (5) you setting their distribution options to NOMail and NOFile (or simply UNSUB them). You will not make any friends by NOT setting the FILTER=, and may even find a lot of folks signing off your list. If you don't know how to set your list's headers, ask your list-manager. /Pete ([log in to unmask]) -- co-owner INFOSYS, TQM-L, CPARK-L, et -L -- Peter M. Weiss "The 'NET' never naps" +1 814 863 1843 31 Shields Bldg. -- Penn State Univ -- University Park, PA 16802-1202 USA E-mail the following to listserv@searn (@searn.sunet.se) /* --------------------- clip and save ---------------- */ //ListSrch JOB Echo=no Database Search DD=Rules OUTLIM=3000 f=mail //Rules DD * S * in lstown-l.1339 print /* // EOJ /* --------------------- clip and save ---------------- */