Summary of BECCnet Commands and Listserv Etiquette
1. To send a new message to BECCnet:
Simply send the message to <beccnet@listserv.arizona.edu>.
In the "subject" line on the heading, clearly identify your subject or the subject of the message to which you are replying. Avoid meaningless subject lines such as "your mail" or "miscellaneous." Be clear and succinct.
2. To reply to a message you saw on BECCnet:
If you use the "reply" command in your mail editor, remember that your response will be sent to EVERYONE who is subscribed to the list. You can also direct your response to everyone by sending a new message to <beccnet@listserv.arizona.edu>.
3. To reply directly to an individual:
Many times it may not be appropriate to reply to the entire listserv. An example may be in responding to a specific request from another individual. In this case, search out the individual's address (it is listed in your headings under "FROM") and send your response ONLY to the person who sent the original message. Do not reply to all recipients. This will save much frustration for the rest of the listserv members and embarrassment for the sender. (On many systems, the "Reply" or "Reply to Sender" feature will automatically send your reply to the entire listserv and not just to the sender of the original message.)
4. Long documents:
Please do not post long documents or file attachments. These can be confusing to open and view. Please post shorter messages, providing summaries or indicating that the long documents or attachments are available (perhaps on a Web site). If other subscribers want that information, they may contact you privately.
5. Subscriber option commands:
It is important to remember that each listserv has two addresses, one for messages to all BECCnet subscribers and one for commands related to the operation of the listserv.
To SEND A MESSAGE to the entire listserv group, use:
beccnet@listserv.arizona.edu
To SEND A COMMAND (to subscribe, unsubscribe, suspend, etc.), use:
listserv@listserv.arizona.edu
For any of the following commands, it is not necessary to put your email address in your message since the listserv will be able to find the information it needs. Also, do not add any other comments to your command, including signature files.
If at any point you wish to review the current status of your subscription options, send an email command to <listserv@listserv.arizona.edu>.
Leave the subject line blank. In the message area, write only:
query beccnet
5a. To Subscribe:
To join BECCnet, send an email command to <listserv@listserv.arizona.edu>.
Leave the subject line blank. In the message area, write only:
subscribe beccnet your-first-name your-last-name
A confirmation message will be sent to you via email.
For example:
TO: listerv@listserv.arizona.edu
SUBJECT: (leave blank)
MESSAGE: subscribe beccnet Jane Doe
5b. To unsubscribe:
To leave BECCnet, send an email message to <listserv@listserv.arizona.edu>.
Leave the subject line blank. In the message area, type only:
signoff beccnet
5c. To suspend messages temporarily:
Send an email command to <listserv@listserv.arizona.edu>.
Leave the subject line blank. In the message area, write only:
set beccnet nomail
5d. To resume receiving messages:
Send an email command to <listerv@listserv.arizona.edu>.
Leave the subject line blank. In your message, write only:
set beccnet mail
To get messages you missed, send for the month's log with the message:
get beccnet logyymm
replacing "yymm" with the final two digits of the year (yy) and the month in two-digit form (mm).
For example, for the log for September 1998 you would type: get beccnet log9809
5e. To confirm receipt of a message:
Send an email command to <listserv@listserv.arizona.edu>.
Leave the subject line blank.
If in your message, you write:
set beccnet repro
the listserv will send you a copy of your own messages.
If in your message, you write:
set beccnet ack
the listserv will mail you a short acknowledgement of your message.
To turn off acknowledgements completely, depending on which of the above two options you initially selected, write:
set beccnet norepro
or
set beccnet noack
6. Archives:
Archives of all BECCnet messages are available for access through the Udall Center's Web site at <http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/beccnet.html>.
You can also find summaries of the number of subscribers and subscriber affiliation by profession and nationality on the Web site.
Alternatively, you can retrieve the log for a given month by sending the command:
get beccnet logyymm
replacing "yymm" with the final two digits of the year (yy) and the month in two-digit form (mm).
For example, for the log for September 1998 you would type: get beccnet log9809
To obtain a complete list of available logs send the command:
index beccnet
7. Help!
If you have read and followed these instructions and are still experiencing difficulties, please contact us directly for assistance. We want to make BECCnet an enjoyable and productive forum for all participants.
Contact Robert Merideth at the Udall Center at <merideth@u.arizona.edu> or (520) 626-4393 for further information.
