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At the bottom of the configuration screen are the general subscription options for the list as they are set for your account. When you first load this page the options reflect your current settings. You may make changes to these settings and then put them into effect by typing in your password at the bottom of the screen and then clicking on the "submit my changes" button.
Here is a summary of the settings and a description of what they mean:

Option	Available Settings
Disable mail delivery	You need to look at this setting carefully if you are thinking about changing it. The settings may mean the reverse of what you think they do: Off: mail delivery is not disabled. "Off" means that you will receive mail. On: mail deliver is disabled. "On" means that you will not receive mail.
Set Digest Mode	Off: messages sent to the list will be delivered to your one at a time. On: mail sent to the list will be collected by the server, batched together, and then mailed to you daily as a single, large message.
Get MIME or Plain Text Digests	MIME is a way of sending mail that allows for document formatting and the easy shipping of attachments. Most modern mail readers can handle MIME mail; older, text-based mail readers may have problems. MIME: digests will be sent in MIME-compliant format. Plain Text: use this setting if your mail reader has problems with MIME digests.
Receive posts you send to the list?	Yes: messages that you send to the list will be sent to your account. No: you will not receive a copy of messages that you send to the list. Some people find copies of their own messages annoying, this option will prevent then from having to read their own words.
Receive acknowledgment mail when you send mail to the list?	No: when you send mail to the list, you will have to assume that your message has been successfully received by the list manager and is on its way. Yes: when you send a note to the list the list manager will send acknowledgment of its receipt. This is particularly helpful in two instances: when you are subscribed to the digested version and will not see your own posting until the following day; and when the list is moderated and the moderator may not review/forward your note to the list for some time.
Conceal yourself from subscriber list?	No: people who have access to the "view list members" option will be able to see that you are a member of the list. Yes: people who have access to the "view list members" option will not be able to see you listed even though you are a member of the list and receive messages.

As mentioned above, after making changes to any of these settings you should then type your password into the space provided at the bottom of the screen and click the "submit my changes" button. After submitting your changes the page will be reloaded and the settings should reflect any modifications that you made.