Suggestion:

Periodically - say once a month - more if desired - post the rules to
the list as a way to advise Newbies who haven't caught on, and as a way
to remind the Oldies. Also include how to sign on, sign off and a link
to the instructions on Vanagon.com.  This sort of thing is done on all
the lists to which I subscribe - with the exception of the Vanagon List.

The Help command is also  really useful and we should all know it, but
it takes repeating it in posts to educate Newbies and remind Oldies.

Example of what shows:

Command: HELP

What follows is the return on the Command "Help"
****************************

HELP

LISTSERV(R) version 1.8d - most commonly used commands

INFO      <topic|listname>       Order documentation (plain text files)
SUBscribe listname <full name>   Subscribe to a list
SIGNOFF   listname               Sign off from a list
SIGNOFF   * (NETWIDE             - from all lists on all servers
Query     listname               Query your subscription options
Search    listname  keyword...   Search list archives
SET       listname  options      Update your subscription options
INDex     <listname>             Order a list of LISTSERV files
GET       filename filetype      Order a file from LISTSERV

There are more commands; send an INFO REFCARD command for a comprehensive
reference card, or just INFO for a list of available documentation files.

If you  prefer, you  can use  LISTSERV through  its web  interface at
http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe (the full manuals can also be
browsed online at this URL).

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Most of us have no idea of these services available simply by using the Help Command. So, periodic posting I think would be a good thing to aid our enlightenment!

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

BenT Syncro wrote:
> Moderator Comment:
>
> Tom, let me clarify the rule on the Vanagon List. NVC is for Friday
> only. Labelling content 'NVC' is appreciated but does NOT create an
> exemption.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> BenT
> Sent from my mobile device
>
> On Nov 28, 2009, at 11:58 AM, "Tom Hargrave" <thargrav@hiwaay.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks, I know about the content rule. That's why I started the
>> subject with
>> "NO VANAGON CONTENT". Most groups are OK with this type posting
>> because
>> those who don't want to read see the title, skip over the post and
>> go on.
>> Thanks,
>> Tom Hargrave
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List
>> On Behalf Of BenT Syncro
>> Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:15 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: NO VANAGON CONTENT - Son's Web Site
>> Moderator Comment:
>>
>> Hi Tom,
>> Congratulations, I can certainly appreciate being a proud parent as
>> well as the next guy. However, since the posting does not appear like
>> an urgent matter nor does it have any Vanagon content, please wait
>> until Friday to post such things in the future.
>> Thanks,
>> BenT
>>
>> On Nov 28, 2009, at 10:45 AM, Tom Hargrave wrote:
>>
>>> My son just re-launched his http://motobrag.com/ web site.
>>> It's a non-commercial motorcycle social networking site.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Tom Hargrave
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>