Actually quite a bit of difference. If you "set nomail" you can still read
the list on the vanagon site, and still send mail to it. If you unsub, you
cannot send mail to it, plus it takes awhile to get back on.
   So, let's say that you're off on a trip, and you've had some problems with
the vanagon. You go to the nearest local library or internet cafe, get on line
and send off a message to vanagons. You can even request that people reply to
you directly -- however, if you unsub, you would have to first send a resub,
wait a day or two for an answer -- maybe even longer if the list managers are
off on holiday too.

On Tue, Aug 27, 2002 at 06:47:23PM +0100, John Brush wrote:
> >  Well, according to the directions, you send a message to the listserver
> >saying:
>
> >set vanagon nomail
>
>
> I am curious as to what the difference is between setting 'nomail' and
> unsubscribing? Both seem to require a message to Gerry.
>
> Is it simply that when you cancel 'nomail' you don't have to reply to get
> back on the list?
>
> Seems like the same function to me. If nomail doesn't work, just
> unsubcribe. I'm sure TomC will let you back on when your vacation ends :-)
>
> Regards,
>
> John

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