Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents 2. Subscriptions to the list This section covers how to join and leave the list and some background information. 2.1 How much does it cost to join the list? Like most mailing lists on the internet, joining and participating in COLEMAN-L is free. However, I would like to suggest, but no means require, that you consider joining the RootsWeb Genealogy Data Cooperative which runs the machines that host the COLEMAN-L mailing list. You will find the Supporter and Sponsor levels are very reasonable and provide some added benefits. For more information, see the web page: https://sites.rootsweb.com 2.2 How do I subscribe? This mailing list is managed by the SmartList software which is different than other mailing lists managed by Majordomo or LISTSERV. To subscribe, send mail to [email protected] and put just the one word SUBSCRIBE in the body of message. Every mail client is different, but your message should look something like this: To: [email protected] Subject: SUBSCRIBE   Be sure not to put anything after that one word. If your mailer automatically includes a ``signature'', be sure to turn it off before you send the message. If you find you can't handle the number of messages sent by the list, you may want to consider switching to the Digest version of the list. 2.3 How do I unsubscribe? This mailing list is managed by the SmartList software which is different than other mailing lists managed by Majordomo or LISTSERV. To unsubscribe, send mail to [email protected] and put just the one word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of message. Every mail client is different, but your message should look something like this:   To: [email protected] Subject: UNSUBSCRIBE   Be sure not to put anything after that one word. If your mailer automatically includes a ``signature'', be sure to turn it off before you send the message. 2.4 Can I subscribe in a Digest mode? If you are currently subscribed to the non-digest version of the list, first unsubscribe then subscribe to the digest version. (See 2.3 for instructions) To subscribe in digest mode, send mail to [email protected] and put just the one word SUBSCRIBE in the body of message. Every mail client is different, but your message should look something like this:   To: [email protected] Subject: SUBSCRIBE   Be sure not to put anything after that one word. If your mailer automatically includes a ``signature'', be sure to turn it off before you send the message. 2.5 What is the difference between Digest mode and normal? Is there any difference between the COLEMAN-L and COLEMAN-D lists? While they are technically different mailing lists, both COLEMAN-L and COLEMAN-D are the same in terms of the messages they contain. The only difference is the way they are distributed to you. If you subscribe to COLEMAN-L, for every message someone sends to the group, you get a message. However, if you subscribe to COLEMAN-D, a number of messages are bundled up and put into one digest message before it is sent to you. Some people prefer this way because it cuts down on the number of messages they get in their inbox. It really just comes down to a matter of personal preference -- just pick one. 2.6 I'm currently subscribed, how do I convert to digest mode? If you are currently subscribed to the non-digest version of the list, first unsubscribe from COLEMAN-L and then subscribe to the digest version (COLEMAN-D).