On Fri, 22 Nov 2002, Tom Neff wrote:
> That is all fine and well, but from a List-Managers
> standpoint, the governing principle seems to me to be that
> list software should allow these choices to be made on a
> per-list basis, not interfere with them or attempt to mandate
> a "one size fits all" answer.
>
> With specific reference to the double-confirm issue, it is
> appropriate for some lists, some clienteles, and some
> situations, and inappropriate for others. List
> administrators should be able to choose whether they want it
> or not.
Broadly I agree that you shouldn't compel every list admin to
use the same set of rules... What sorts of situations would be
appropriate for unconfirmed subscriptions? I could see unconfirmed
subscribes in some compulsory situations, such as a working group
in a business or a group of students in a classroom. There are
some similar situations where someone might be compelled,
obligated or presumed appropriate to join a mailing list.
Without a good reason, I wouldn't allow a list admin to choose
not to use confirmations. Your mileage may vary. I am curious as
to the situations you would find acceptable for unconfirmed
subscriptions.
I'm looking for a rehash of the whole debate on why confirmed
subscribes should or should not be. I'd just like to know what
situations folks find acceptable for not using confirmations.
- murr -
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