Lava Dome Five
Giant claws and stomping paws since '94

What are the LD5 Mailing Lists?

The Lava Dome V Mailing Lists are the primary source of communication between members and associates of Lava Dome V.   A mailing list is basically a single E-mail address that all list members send contributions to, which automatically sends that message out to all subscribed members.  The lists started out as glorified CC: lists, but now they're fully automated whatchamacallit bots, and have been for ten years.

The Dinosorceror takes the mailing lists of LD5 rather personally.  Everyone who's a member he considers to be a friend.  It's been many moons since there was trouble on a mailing list because of this philosophy.  Sure, this doesn't mean that every other member is a friend with every other member, but he expects the list to be run with respect.  Don't be afraid to join a mailing list, because you shouldn't ever expect to be treated poorly.

What LD5 Mailing Lists currently exist?

Right now, there are three mailing lists:  LD5, EQUINE and TAURLOVERS.

The LD5 list is the main mailing list, and handles stories, pictures and conversations about herpetophilia and macrophilia as well as general discussion.  It's a very friendly place, and we certainly welcome having new friends join the flock!

The EQUINE list is for people who have an affinity for horses.  Pictures and artwork are regularly passed around on the Equine list.  It's not directly related to the themes of LD5, but there was a definite void on the Internet that needed to be filled, and Dino was glad to help out.

The TAURLOVERS list is a group for the four-legged and two-armed...'Taurs!  Fuzzy, scalie, classic, unusual...we welcome all!  This list is for discussion, art and stories revolving around 'taurs and their kin.  It's run by Shiva.  Again, not a directly related LD5 topic, but Dino's a sucker for a well-turned toe.

In general, if you don't want something to be publically available, don't send it to the list.  However, you can notify the Dinosorceror that a particular picture or story you are sending should only be sent to the list members and not be archived.

How do send a message to a list I'm subscribed to?

Send your message to listname@lavadomefive.com.  For example, to send a message to the main mailing list, send it to LD5@lavadomefive.com.  You will receive a copy of your message, sent out to all list members, in just a minute or two.  The capitalization of the list name doesn't matter here.

How do I subscribe to or unsubscribe from a list?  What are the commands and options available?

Send an E-mail to the address of the list of your choice with one of the following words/phrases as the subject line:

SUBSCRIBE

For instance, to subscribe to the LD5 mailing list, just send an E-mail to LD5@lavadomefive.com and put SUBSCRIBE as the only word in the subject line.  You will get an E-mail confirmation you'll have to send back when you choose to subscribe to a list. 

Can anyone send a message to a LD5 list, even if they're not a member?

Nope.  Only members of the list can send and receive mail through the list.

What's the maximum file size for attachments?

The maximum message size for all the lists is 250k.  This means any pictures or stories you send should probably be under 200k, because attachments get bloatified when they get transmitted over E-mail.