In LISTSERV, what does it mean to be "served off" or "served out" of a list?
If a LISTSERV user sends 50 consecutive invalid commands to a LISTSERV server, LISTSERV automatically removes that user, and further commands are ignored. Access to the web interface for LISTSERV list management also becomes disabled for that user.
When a user is served off in this fashion, a list owner or another
user can issue a SERVE net address command to restore the
user's access. For example, if
darthvader@indiana.edu were served off, the
following command could be used to restore him:
However, the SERVE command will not restore service to
users who have been served off by the list maintainer. Service for
such users can only be restored by the list maintainer who issues the
SERVE command. To contact the list maintainer, see Where can I get help for LISTSERV?
For more about LISTSERV, see L-Soft Documentation and Manuals.
Note: For Indiana University LISTSERV mailing lists, send all commands to the appropriate address for your list:
| Campus | Server address | |
|---|---|---|
| IU Bloomington | listserv@indiana.edu |
|
| IUPUI | listserv@iupui.edu |
|
| IU Kokomo | listserv@iuk.edu |
|
| IU Northwest | listserv@iun.edu |
|
| IU South Bend | listserv@iusb.edu |
|
| IU Southeast | listserv@ius.edu |
Never send commands to the address of the mailing
list (e.g., to listname@indiana.edu ). Send
only messages intended for members of the list to the list's address.
Last modified on November 10, 2010.
