Re: [ga] Message too long (>40000 chars)- And list rules

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Ellen and all,

Ellen Rony wrote:

> >The size of postings to the majordomo lists is limited by default
> >to 40000 chars.
> >Anything above needs a manual approval of the DNSO Listadmin.
>
> I think this is an example of a requirement that could easily be
> incorporated into Mailing List rules.  I would add that attachments of more
> than x K should also be limited by default.  The number needs to be set
> large eough to permit digital signatures and perhaps an occasional text
> draft.  But twice I have had to shut down my emailbox because people
> thoughtlessly sent huge, unsolicited photo files as attachments.

  I agree in principal with Ellen here.  Arriving at a default file size for
attachments could be easily agreed upon I believe so as to meet other
requirements (Digital signatures and other text/graphics attachments and
or presentation software generated).

>
>
> You see, i do think there are certain mailing list rules on which we should
> be able to agree that do not involve moderation as to content but rather as
> to behavior and technical concerns.  Size of file limitation.  Size of
> attachment limitations, and, of course, prohibitions on spoofing emails.
> There are three core elements in a mailing list rules policy that do not
> touch censorship as to content.

  Agreed.  The issue of censorship of individuals should not be a list
rule factor at all.  Personal filters can address this issue.

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Regards,

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