Re: LISTSERV INSTRUCTIONS addknawzeeyumm

[John Cottingham <jcott@xxxxxxxxx>]

>Janet and John --ONE of the whys and wherefores is probably that some of
>the folks who forgot to save the insdtructions DO NOT have web access. I
>like the idea of a brief post of basics monthly---why not? we have room for
>jokes  !
>
>

Camilla, everyone tries to be helpful, including yourself and Murray but until 
the folks actually make an effort to read instructional posts it is all for 
naught. Perhaps even youself have overlooked the instructional posts so you 
think there are none. I post 3 to 4 monthly generally in response to a plea for 
help but if they are not read, it isn't the helpers fault, but falls directly 
on the shoulders of those who have chosen to ignore them.

For those with web access, the mail management buttons on P-I-E-N-0 are the 
easiest way to manage the Parkinsn subscription options. It requires no rocket 
science to click the appropriate option button and then click the send button 
on the users email program.

If one is technically inclined, Janet provides the necessary commands to 
perform the same function but the user has to create the email to the listserv 
themselves.

Those few with email only access have to use the manual method to manage their 
subscription. Their plight is the lowest common denominator. These folks will 
need to send a message to listserv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and include in the body 
of the message the words: info refcard

They will then be sent the commands for all of the mail options. Let me assure 
you the refcard list is cryptic and 99% of folks getting it will not know what 
to do with them.

The best bet for these folks is to email me direct with a description of what 
they want to do and I will do my best to help them.


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