Avoid multiple subscriptions to mailing lists. Create separate mailboxes for each mailing list to avoid clutter. Consider temporarily unsubscribing to lists if you will be away from the computer for an extended period of time. This is when subscriber list information on how to subscribe and unsubscribe will become helpful. Subscribe to the digest version.
Most lists have a digest version available.
A digest version of a list is a single e-mail sent on a regular basis, usually daily, and it contains the entire posting from that period organized by date with an index. This is a great idea for those lists with very large volumes and individuals with little time to read every single e-mail or be interrupted by periodical postings through the day. The digest is also a good idea if you are not interested in all the topics presented but wish to search for a specific keyword or topic. Lastly, avoid acting unprofessionally or using profanity in your postings. You never know who is lurking on the list, and it could be your boss or, worse yet, a patient.