ARCHIVED: In Majordomo, why does it rename a list I created, but then say that the list doesn't exist?

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This problem occurs when there is a "hostile address" on the list you are trying to create. This can be an address on your list, or the result of a signature file. Sometimes Majordomo interprets signature files, comment characters, or other extraneous information following a list as an address. To avoid this, be sure to remove or suppress your signature file when creating a list.

Another reason for this problem is that Majordomo verified renaming of your list, but did not verify additional information about the list, such as good and bad addresses, the number of subscribers, the password, the owner, and instructions for using and administering the list.

Try to create the list again, but CC (carbon copy) yourself on the request to verify that your message does not contain a signature file or any other extraneous characters.

Note: You should never send commands to the address of the Majordomo mailing list (e.g., to listname@host.domain, where listname is the name of the list, and host.domain is the name of the computer where the list resides); only messages intended for members of the list should be sent to the list's address. Rather, send commands to the administrative address of your Majordomo list (e.g., to majordomo@host.domain). Additionally, send all commands in the body of the message; commands in the "Subject:" line of messages are ignored.