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Re: [ga] Message too long (>40000 chars)
Ellen and all DNSO'ers,
Good points Ellen. I agree with them. I thank you for your input. :)
Ellen Rony wrote:
> >The size of postings to the majordomo lists is limited by default
> >to 40000 chars.
> >Anything above needs a manual approval of the DNSO Listadmin.
>
> I think this is an example of a requirement that could easily be
> incorporated into Mailing List rules. I would add that attachments of more
> than x K should also be limited by default. The number needs to be set
> large eough to permit digital signatures and perhaps an occasional text
> draft. But twice I have had to shut down my emailbox because people
> thoughtlessly sent huge, unsolicited photo files as attachments.
>
> You see, i do think there are certain mailing list rules on which we should
> be able to agree that do not involve moderation as to content but rather as
> to behavior and technical concerns. Size of file limitation. Size of
> attachment limitations, and, of course, prohibitions on spoofing emails.
> There are three core elements in a mailing list rules policy that do not
> touch censorship as to content.
>
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