On 22/01/2008, Alfred M. Szmidt ams@gnu.org wrote:
I understand your point. However I run several lists and prefer to manually approve serious mails instead of spamming every member by keeping the gates open. It is a bit more work but keeps frustration away from list members. Of course this is just an opinion.
Instead of simply rejecting them, moderate all the non-subscribed messages. The best of two worlds.
Manual approval from nonmembers, letting through anything vaguely on-topic written by a human, is not onerous and wouldn't break expectations. The "your message is held for moderation" message could include a suggestion to join the list if participating regularly :-)
- d.