Why do mailing lists have @LISTS.PURDUE.EDU email addresses?

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The use of the @lists.purdue.edu domain enables the Mailhub group to offer this service to a wider audience, provide mailing list-specific features, and clearly mark the address as a mailing list (not an individual’s email address).

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The use of the @lists.purdue.edu domain enables the Mailhub group to offer this service to a wider audience, provide mailing list-specific features, and clearly mark the address as a mailing list (not an individual’s email address).
 

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Article ID: 513
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Thu 10/5/23 8:37 PM
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