This mail list and its policies

I had no idea that my address was being broadcast to the world via
comp.databases.postgresql.general  I have no problem with having messages sent
to the list go to the group.  I do have a problem with my address out there in
the free and clear.  Shouldn't the initial subscription notice let new sub-
scribers know that their address will be broadcast over the planet?


What's the logic and/or justification for doing this? I can handle the spam
using the delete key but I really don't like the additional burden that it
puts on my ISP.  I would have posted via usenet had I known about this policy.
As a matter of fact that's what I intend to do from now on.   Well this
address was good for some time and now it's tainted.  The list owner
should send out as part of the pre-subscription message a warning that
the address they use will show up on usenet and the www.

Things that should be done as a responsible list:

1.  warning in the pre-subscription notice about broadcasting the address

2.  option to hide the sender, from addresses and any other address except
    pgsql-general@postgresql.org and any address that's in the body.

3.  don't allow bcc to the list and don't forward messages to
    info@postgresql.org to the list.



I wonder how many subscribers to the list know that their address is
"out there" now?  I suppose many have found out recently.