> I sent E-Mail to Eric Thomas, the guy who wrote the listserv software, about
> our problem. His repsonse is above. Basically, we can make the list private
> so only those who are subcribed can post message to the list. While this does
> not prevent someone from subscribing and then SPAMming, it does mean
> they have to try a little harder.
>
> I am all for it. If you agree, send a message to Jory Bell (the list
> maintainer) and
> if you want, a yes/no to me. I will keep a count of number ayes/naes if
> anyone cares.

[sorry this is going to the whole list]

I'm in favor of making the list private, provided that those who are not
on the list receive a "helpful" bounce message [i.e. they get a message which,
if they actually read it, will tell them how to subscribe].