Frequently Asked Questions
About Listservs

What is a listserv and how does it work?

A listserv is an electronic mailing list that is made up of e-mail addresses. When you post a message to a list, it is delivered to all of the subscribers on the list. When you reply to a message from the list, that reply goes back to all of the list subscribers as well.

How do I post a message to a listserv?

To post a message to the SRCUS Management School listserv (remember, you must be a list subscriber before you can post a message), write the message in an e-mail and send it to
srcus@doig.cuna.org

How do I know when I receive a message from a listserv?

Depending on the e-mail program that you use to access mail, you may see the message addressed from an individual subscriber or from the listname itself.

For example, if you subscribe to cu-exchange, you may see the message addressed From:srcus@doig.cuna.org; and you may also see the e-mail address from the actual subscriber such as dorothy@cuna.org

What if I subscribe to more than one listserv using the same e-mail address?

In short, you'll probably be receiving a fair amount of e-mail. But you'll always know what listserv the message is coming from by looking at the REPLY TO: field.

NOTE: It is important to remember that whenever you hit the REPLY or REPLY ALL button on a message from a listserv, that reply will be delivered to all subscribers on the list.

How do I remove my name from a listserv?

To remove yourself from the list, simply send an e-mail addressed to leave-srcus@doig.cuna.org. Or you can click on the Unsubscribe link that is included in the "footer" of any message you receive from the list.

Are there any rules about e-mail and listservs?

YES:

• When replying to a message, think first before automatically hitting the reply button. Would it be better to send your message to the individual who posted the query rather than the whole group?
• DON'T TYPE IN ALL CAPS. It's perceived as shouting in e-mail.
• Always remember to put your full name and e-mail address at the end of your message. This way people can send you private responses.
• If you don't have something worth saying, then keep it to yourself, or send a private reply to an individual. Many of the list subscribers get inundated with e-mail every day and may not appreciate receiving responses like, "me too," or "I agree" or "yes." In addition, the listserv arena is not a place to humiliate or yell at one another. People make mistakes, so please be respectful of your peers and their opinions.

What happens if I send an e-mail to a listserv that I'm not subscribed to?

If you are subscribed to a list, but don't use the e-mail that you subscribed under to post a message, the e-mail is not delivered to the list. It goes to the list administrator and usually is ignored or deleted.

The SRCUS Management School listserv is not moderated

Once you've subscribed to this listserv, all messages that are correctly addressed will be posted to the list. SRCUS does not censor any mail. But the listserv administrator does hold the right to remove individuals who abuse the list in any way.