My list's messages are being accepted by AOL, but confirmation request messages are being bounced, meaning that no one can subscribe. Date: Sat, 10 May 97 13:59:08 EDT From: <[log in to unmask]> To: <@WUVMD.WUSTL.EDU:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Undeliverable Mail pucc.PRINCETON.EDU unable to deliver following mail to recipient(s): <[log in to unmask]> pucc.PRINCETON.EDU received negative reply: 553 <@pucc.PRINCETON.EDU,@WUVMD.WUSTL.EDU:[log in to unmask]>... Source routed envelope sender rejected (See RFC 822, section 6.2.7) I assume this is the same problem that's been under discussion, but because it's been directed solely at sysadmins, and not listowners (what's the name of this list again?) I have no clear idea of what to do about it. Is there a way the WU listmanager can reconfigure confirmation request messages so that they are accepted in the same way that the WU list messages are, or would a change have to be made at Princeton? LISTSERV distribution at WU is, at long last, almost ready to leave Bitnet. Is there a way of determining if this AOL change is going to screw us? So far, it appears as though AOL has told everyone to stuff it, and Eric ... well, it's predictable. He's not going to do something because AOL, or anyone else for that matter, told him to. I don't believe the response from AOL has been in the best interests of their customers. Is there a good contact someone can suggest for AOL subscribers of LISTSERV lists to complain to? ============================================================================ Mike Holloway |* On average, 9 people a day on the waiting list [log in to unmask] | for a transplant die for lack of a donor. _________________________|* The end-stage diseases treated by transplant do not recognize age, race, nationality or pocketbook. * There is no justifiable reason to deny organ donation, but many myths and misunderstandings. * Next of kin must allow donation. Your family must know your wishes. * Only a small fraction of the next of kin of potential donors allow donation to take place. * In general, medical professionals do not recognize their obligation to support and promote donation. Questions? See FAQ: http://www.lib.ox.ac.uk/internet/news/faq/bit.listserv.transplant.html or ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/bit.listserv.transplant/ =============================================================================