[okfn-help] List moderator requests on mailman

Mon Feb 6 19:36:03 UTC 2012

On 6 February 2012 15:12, Laura Newman <laura.newman at okfn.org> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I would appreciate input on the current mailing list moderation system.
>
> At present, the list-admin alias is unmanageable. There are typically 50+
> moderation requests per day, and even to follow all the links is a
> significant volume of work.
>
> 1) One option is to make all the settings more aggressive. Only messages
> from members go through, others get a notification that their message has
> been rejected (currently they are told that their message is being held for
> approval).
>
> I'm +1 on this, but would appreciate some sysadmin help in identifying the
> correct settings to apply on mailman.

+1 (if you can make the sysadmin meetup wednesday -- not tuesday like
usual -- we'll sort this out).

> 2) An alternative would be to more rigorously ensure that individuals take
> ownership over specific lists, and reduce the number of lists that are
> moderated by list-admin. This does rely on individuals keeping on top of
> their moderation requests.

That would be good, esp for WG and project lists ... (though is a
complement to a (1) rather than alternative).

Rufus

> The point has been raised that this system was implemented fairly recently.
> If this has all been debated before, it would be useful to know why the
> current conclusions were reached. Please do let me know of any history I
> should bear in mind!
>
> All thoughts gratefully received!
>
> Thanks very much,
> Laura
>
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> --
> Laura Newman
> Community Coordinator
> Open Knowledge Foundation
> http://okfn.org/
> Skype: lauranewmanonskype

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