RE: What platform do you use for this community list server?

The one I have used for this purpose, back in the day is LISTSERV from L-Soft ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LISTSERV )

“LISTSERV Lite Free Edition is a freeware version of LISTSERV Lite, limited to a maximum of 10 mailing lists with up to 500 subscribers each. It is available for users who want to run hobby or interest-based email lists and do not derive a profit, directly or indirectly, from using the software” @ https://www.lsoft.com/download/listservfree.asp


Best Regards,

Anil

Anil John
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Subject: What platform do you use for this community list server?

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Hi CCGers

Slightly left field question.  I’m looking for a simple email list service where

  *   Anyone can apply to join the list without creating new accounts (so not google groups)
  *   One or more moderates allow new list members.  They can have any email address
  *   Anyone in the group can post to the group and can see the conversations in the group.

This seems surprisingly hard to find. All my searches come back with email marketing platforms like mail chimp which is a way to broadcast spam not a way for community members to collaborate as peers. I thought google groups would do nicely but, although it allows members to bring their own email address, they still have to create a google account - which is an unreasonable ask for someone that just wants to join a mailing list and not create new accounts on platforms.

I’m old enough to remember the early days of the web when email list servers were everywhere.  Just like this CCG list manager….

Any hints?

steve capell
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