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Bob,

The 'ARE YOU AN IDIOT?' reply is required on this list when one encounters a help command sent to the list rather than the list manager software.

It's from a thread from some time ago, and is meant in jest. Dave knows it, as well as many others.

Now, you know it too. :)

Jared

"Bob Metelsky" <bmetelsky_at_cps92.com>
Sent by: root_at_fatcity.com
 09/27/2002 02:28 PM
 Please respond to ORACLE-L  

        To:     Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L <ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com>
        cc: 
        Subject:        RE:

> OK, here's the obligatory,
>
> ARE YOU AN IDIOT?
>
> HELP
>
> SET ORACLE-L NOMAIL
>

I think what Jared may have meant to say is.... <me here trying to be funny...>

All LIST commands should be sent to

ListGuru_at_fatcity.com

NOT ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com

You recied a help message whan you subscribed to the effect

Bob

Have a good weekend all!

E.g

#########################################################

5) Commonly used mailing list server commands  

The mailing list server software in use at fatcity.com is ListGuru. ListGuru
accepts most commands from all major mailing list servers, including Listserv,
ListProc, Majordomo, MailBase and SmartList (among others). All messages to
the mailing list server MUST be addressed to only one address, however:  

    ListGuru_at_fatcity.com <-- Note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru'  

Mailing list commands must be included in the message body, not the Subject
line. Commands on the Subject line are ignored. Multiple commands can be
included in a single message. You may send as many messages as you wish.  

A short description of the most commonly used commands follows. For a complete list of all commands available, use the HELP command to obtain more
detailed information. In all commands below, <list> refers to a name of a
valid mailing list name (for example, ORACLE-L ).  

    Command Format What it does

    HELP                  Sends complete ListGuru command information 
    LISTS                 Sends a list of all available lists at this
site 
    UNSUB <list>          Unsubscribes the subscriber from the list 
    SET <list> NOMAIL     Temporarily turns off messages to the
subscriber 
    SET <list> MAIL       Resumes mail flow to the subscriber 
    CONFIRM <list>        Confirms a subscription to a particular list 
    WHICH                 Shows ALL lists that a user is subscribed to 
    SET <list> DIGEST     Turns on DIGEST mode for a list (if available)

    SET <list> NODIGEST Returns to normal (single message) mode for a list

    INDEX <list>          Lists all available archive files for a list 
    END                   Discontinues further command processing
(useful if 
                          you have long signature sections). 

-- 
Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com
-- 
Author: Bob Metelsky
  INET: bmetelsky_at_cps92.com

Fat City Network Services    -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com
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To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message
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the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L
(or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from).  You may
also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).



-- 
Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com
-- 
Author: 
  INET: Jared.Still_at_radisys.com

Fat City Network Services    -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com
San Diego, California        -- Mailing list and web hosting services
---------------------------------------------------------------------
To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message
to: ListGuru_at_fatcity.com (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in
the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L
(or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from).  You may
also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).