At 09:48 1998/12/26 -0500, you wrote: >unsubscribe > hi cyber-sibling; you can 'stop the incoming' on either a permanent or temporary basis by using the 'signoff parkinsn' or the 'set parkinsn nomail' listserv commands the complete set of updated instructions is below please let me know if you have any problems janet ps a gentle reminder to all: any requests for assistance with pd list commands are being answered privately off-list by yours truly ------------------------------------------------------- How to Subscribe to the Parkinsn Information Exchange Network {PIEN): ------------------------------------------------------- To subscribe, send this 'instruction' message: SUBSCRIBE PARKINSN YOURFIRSTNAME YOURLASTNAME After you confirm your subscription by return e-mail, you will start receiving messages as they are posted to the PIEN. E-mail all 'instruction' messages to the listserv computer at: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- How to Change your Subscription Settings for the Parkinsn Information Exchange Network {PIEN): ------------------------------------------------------- There are various settings which can change the way your subscription is managed and there are specific words aka 'commands' aka 'instructions' that the listserv computer will recognize and respond to. All 'instructions' to the computer must be in the 'body' section of your e-mail message. Leave the 'subject line' blank. Since the listserv computer at the University of Toronto manages several mailing lists, all commands affecting your subscription must include the name of the mailing list too. (The listserv name for the PIEN is PARKINSN - there is no "O") To request a descriptive list of the 'commands' that the listserv recognises, simply send the following 'instruction' message: HELP To find out what your subscription settings currently are: QUERY PARKINSN The computer will send back a message to you listing the current settings with a brief description of each setting If you have not seen your own messages on the list you may need to change a setting on your subscription. One of the default settings for new memberships in regard to reproducing copies of your own messages in the listmail sent to you is: NO REPRO To change the setting so that you receive copies of your own messages as well as the other listmail: SET PARKINSN REPRO To change your subscription setting to receive the digest format: SET PARKINSN DIGEST To change your subscription setting back from digest format to individual messages: SET PARKINSN MAIL To stop the incoming mail temporarily *** [for vacations, etc]: SET PARKINSN NOMAIL To resume incoming mail: SET PARKINSN MAIL [*** This means that you 'miss out' on the mail during your vacation but if you want to 'catch up' on what you've missed you can always request old messages from the listserver] To stop incoming mail permanently and to terminate your subscription: SIGNOFF PARKINSN ------------------------------------------------------- How to Post a Public Message to the Parkinsn Information Exchange Network (PIEN): ------------------------------------------------------- After you have subscribed to the PIEN, to post a 'public' message for all the other subscribers to read, type your message in the 'body' area and fill in the 'subject line' with a brief description of your topic. E-mail all 'public' messages to the listserv computer at: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------- janet paterson - 51 now /41 dx /37 onset - almonte/ontario/canada [log in to unmask]