What is a moderated mailing list and how do I make a list moderated or unmoderated?

Overview

A moderated mailing list is one configured so an individual is assigned the authority (gatekeeper) to determine whether a message sent to the mailing list will be distributed.

Instructions 

HOW DO I MAKE MY LIST MODERATED?

1. Log into Listserv at https://lists.purdue.edu/scripts/wa.exe

2. On the left side menu, select List Configuration
    
3. Under Select List, click on the drop-down menu and select the list you want to change and click on Update to the right
    
4. Click on the Administrators button
    
5. In the Editor= section, add the email address/es of the Editor/s
    
6. In the Moderator= section, click on the drop-down menu to select how the list will be moderated (Round-robin or All)
    
7. Add the email address/es of the Moderator/s
    
8. Click on Update in the lower right to save your changes.
    
9. Click on the Subscriptions button
    
10. In the Send= section, click on the drop-down menu and select Editor
     
11. Click on Update in the lower right to save your changes.
     
12. In the Send= section, put a check on the Hold box and change the Confirm applies to option as necessary
     
13. Click on Update in the lower right to save your changes.
     

HOW DO I MAKE MY LIST UNMODERATED?

1. Log into Listserv at https://lists.purdue.edu/scripts/wa.exe
    
2. On the left side menu, select List Configuration
    
3. Under Select List, click on the drop-down menu and select the list you want to change and click on Update to the right
    
4. Click on the Subscriptions button
    
5. In the Send= section, click on the drop-down menu and select Public
    
6. Click on Update in the lower right to save your changes.
    
7. In the Send= section, put a check on the Confirm box, and check the Only Non-Members confirm box as necessary
    
8. Click on Update in the lower right to save your changes.
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