Many discussion lists will allow you to post an email message to the list in which you ask for advice - you will be surprised at the compassion of some people doing what they can to assist you, and at the quality of some of the suggestions which you will receive. Developing your own personal network While there are many people who run mailing lists for entirely altruistic motives, there are many others who recognize the value of mailing lists as a tool in developing your personal network so that it becomes a great source of both support and revenue. If desired, automatic archiving of your mailing lists on the web. Mailing lists configured to exactly meet your needs. Majordomo well enough that I can easily modify the Majordomo program to do exactly what you want it to do.
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Fully automated bounce-handling, if desired. Since your list and archives are hosted on your own virtual domain, you can move them to another provider when you so choose, without breaking any links. You'd have a mailing list provider who is also competent in coaching you about the best ways to use your mailing lists. Answers to some of the questions that people have asked are collected on the FAQ page .