About Using the ASC Email Lists

**read this recent post on ASC mailing list etiquette to learn how members use these lists**

How to Register to Post on the ASC Email Lists (for Members)

These email lists allow you to post a message to hundreds of other members, and other interested subscribers:
• ASC-list (list@asc.asn.au) – is used by members to discuss issues surrounding science communication.
• ASC-media (media@asc.asn.au) – is used to send out press releases, media alerts, and announcements of upcoming events.
Registration to these lists is not automatic with ASC membership, you must register.
How to register on the lists:
• Go to: http://lists.asc.asn.au/mailman/listinfo/asc-list and/or http://lists.asc.asn.au/mailman/listinfo/asc-media and enter your details.
• Upon receiving your welcoming email from the list, send an email to web@asc.asn.au with your membership number and date of registration, and ask for your moderation setting to be switched off. This will allow you to post. (Note: you must use the same email address for the email lists as the one you have registered with the ASC).
• Once you have received a reply from the list moderator confirming your moderation is ‘off’, you are free to post.
About the ASC Email Lists
ASC has two electronic mailing lists to connect those members with email. Mailing lists connect people with common interests and are one of the important parts of the Internet community. There are hundreds of subscribers to the list at present.

There are two lists:

  • ASC-list – for discussing science communication issues and promoting event.
  • ASC-media – for press releases and self promotion.

Anyone can join the lists as observers. Only financial ASC members can post messages to the lists.

Note: Membership to ASC does not automatically register you to the ASC email lists. You must register through a separate system as described above.

View the media archive at http://lists.asc.asn.au/pipermail/asc-media/

Below are some FAQs, which will be updated based on user enquiries. If you have any problems with either service, please email web@asc.asn.au

How does it work?

The mailing list simply copies any email it receives and sends it to all the addresses subscribed to the list. At the moment it is open for anyone to subscribe (although only ASC members can post to the lists).

How do I subscribe/unsubscribe?

Choose either the ASC-list or ASC-medialist. Both lists use Mailman, which allows all administration on the web.

I’ve forgotten my password ?

If you have forgotten your password, visit the mailman web page for ASC-list or ASC-media and type in your details. You still have problems retrieving your password, contact web@asc.asn.au.

How do I post a message?

A mailing list distributes multiple copies of email messages. When you send an email to the list, it sends a copy of the message total subscribers. That’s presently more than 1100 people.

Address your message to asc-list@lists.asc.asn.au to send an email to ASC-list subscribers and asc-media@lists.asc.asn.au to send an email to ASC-media subscribers.

I have sent a message, but it didn’t appear. Why?
One of the following occurred:

  • You sent an email with an attachment. Attachments are not allowed.
  • You sent an email that looked like a spam mail. Does the subject have words such as WIN, FREE, DEBT, SEX? Does the To: field have more than 10 email addresses? If so you need to change your email and resend it.
  • You are not on the list. Visit ASC-list or ASC-media list pages and follow the on screen instructions to ensure you are registered.

I’m an ASC member, why aren’t I on the list?
Members and non-members are allowed to join the list. The ASC office does not add you to the list, it is your responsibility.

I thought I was on the list. What happened?
One of the following:

  1. Your email address changed. Some organisations have simplified their email addresses (eg. CSIRO email addresses now end with @csiro.au). You will need to unsubscribe your old email address and subscribe your new one. See below.
  2. You were removed from the list for the following reasons:
    • You email server was returning email from the list.
    • You set your ‘out of office’ assistant and we received multiple emails from you.
    • You breached the rules of conduct for the email list.

How do I change my email subscription?
If you ever want to unsubscribe or change your options (eg, switch to or from digest mode, change your password, etc.), visit your subscription page at: ASC-list or ASC-media.

Other problems?

Email web@ {at} asc.asn.au

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