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 the PHIFER mailing list is free. 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 PHIFER-L-request@rootsweb.com 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: PHIFER-L-request@rootsweb.com 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 PHIFER-L-request@rootsweb.com 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: PHIFER-L-request@rootsweb.com 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 PHIFER-D-request@rootsweb.com 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: PHIFER-D-request@rootsweb.com 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 PHIFER-L and PHIFER-D lists? While they are technically different mailing lists, both PHIFER-L and PHIFER-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 PHIFER-L, for every message someone sends to the group, you get a message. However, if you subscribe to PHIFER-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 PHIFER-L and then subscribe to the digest version (PHIFER-D).