Question

How do I add or remove moderator(s) to my Sympa mailing list?

Overview

A moderator for a mailing list is someone who helps manage the day-to-day functionality of a controlled list. A controlled list ensures that all communication that is sent to subscribers for a particular list is approved before posting. This is the role that the moderator serves for those lists. An owner can be a moderator just as a moderator can be an owner. However, if you decide to set up a list that requires moderation, you must also add moderators. An owner does not automatically inherit the role of moderator.

Answer

To add/remove a moderator to a list

1. Log into Sympa (http://lists.ucdavis.edu).
2. On the left-hand column, under Your Lists, click the Admin button for the list you wish to administer.
3. Click the heading tab, Edit List Config.
4. A sub-heading tab will appear below it. Click List Definition.
5. The 6th grid down will read: Moderators (editor) (default).
6. Enter the moderator's email address. You may enter their first/last name, but that is optional.
   
   • You can only add one moderator at a time, but you can remove multiple moderators.
7. Click Update at the bottom of the page to save changes.

How to setup my list for moderation

1. Log into Sympa (http://lists.ucdavis.edu).
2. On the left-hand column, under Your Lists, click the Admin button for the list you wish to administer
3. Click the heading tab, Edit List Config.
4. A sub-heading tab will appear below it. Click Sending/Receiving Setup.
5. The 1st grid will read: Who can send messages (send).
   • Moderated - All communication will require moderator approval. If the moderator sends a message, no approval is necessary
   • Moderated, even for moderators - All communication will require moderator approval, even if it's from a moderator. A moderator can approve their own message.
   • Moderated, restricted to subscribers - All communication will require moderator approval. Only subscribers to the list can send communications to the list. This would require the moderator to be a subscriber to the list. If the moderator sends a message, no approval is necessary.
   • Moderated, for subscribers and even moderators themselves - Same as above, except messages from a moderator must also be approved. A moderator can approved their own message.
6. Click Update at the bottom of the page to save changes.