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

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On Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 5:53 AM John, Anil <anil.john@hq.dhs.gov> wrote:

> The one I have used for this purpose, back in the day is LISTSERV from
> L-Soft ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LISTSERV )
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> “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
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> Anil
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> *From:* steve capell <steve.capell@gmail.com>
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> *Subject:* What platform do you use for this community list server?
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> Hi CCGers
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> Slightly left field question.  I’m looking for a simple email list service
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>    - 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.
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> 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.
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> I’m old enough to remember the early days of the web when email list
> servers were everywhere.  Just like this CCG list manager….
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> Any hints?
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> steve capell
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> steve.capell@gmail.com
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