- Subscribing to DIARY-L:
Send a message to with the following text in the message body (the subject can be left blank):
SUBSCRIBE DIARY-L YourFirstName YourLastName
You don't need to use your real name aliases are okay but something needs to come after the list name. Some identifying text is recommended, in case you have trouble with your subscription later and we need to find your account.
- Unsubscribing from DIARY-L:
Send a message to with the following text in the message body (the subject can be left blank):
UNSUBSCRIBE DIARY-L
Note that with this command, nothing comes after the list name. Including your name will generate an error message.
- Switching to DIGEST mode:
DIGEST mode compiles several DIARY-L messages into collections of a dozen or so. This can help keep your mailbox from filling up, although replying to messages requires more care.
Send a message to with the following text in the message body (the subject can be left blank):
SET DIARY-L MAIL DIGEST
- Switching back to normal mode:
You can switch from DIGEST mode to receive each DIARY-L message individually.
Send a message to with the following text in the message body (the subject can be left blank):
SET DIARY-L MAIL ACK
- Postponing your subscription:
You can temporarily suspend delivery of DIARY-L messages for vacations or other time away from e-mail.
Send a message to with the following text in the message body (the subject can be left blank):
SET DIARY-L MAIL POSTPONE
- Resuming your subscription:
You can resume your postponed subscription to DIARY-L.
Send a message to with the following text in the message body (the subject can be left blank):
SET DIARY-L MAIL ACK
- Accessing archives:
All DIARY-L messages are archived by month. Careful, each file is huge. The procedure is a little complex please refer to the standard help file.