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PODC Mailing List: Discussion. PODC Mailing List: podc@acm.org. Supported by ACM with listserv software Owner is currently Gil Neiger PODC registrants are subscribed unless they indicate otherwise All postings must be approved by owner
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PODC Mailing List: Discussion 18 July 2005 [1]
PODC Mailing List: podc@acm.org • Supported by ACM with listserv software • Owner is currently Gil Neiger • PODC registrants are subscribed unless they indicate otherwise • All postings must be approved by owner • No apparent way to allow postings by subscribers without explicit approval • Recent submissions (e.g., over last year): • Lots of spam (e.g., viagra, PayPal fraud, stock tips, etc.):Blocked by list owner • Calls for papers and for participation for unrelated conferences and workshopsList owner uses judgement to try to block • Calls for papers and for participation for lots of related conferences and workshopsList owner tries to control (e.g., multiple CFPs for 1 conference, last-minute reminders, etc.) • PODC-related announcements and postings from PODC communityList owner approves 18 July 2005 [2]
PODC Mailing List: Discussion • Are people satisfied with the current volume on the PODC mailing list? • Should list owner block messages more aggressively? • Should list owner block messages less aggressively? • Should list owner let all the spam go through? • Is there consensus as to what is and is not appropriate for mailing list? 18 July 2005 [3]