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What is an “open,” “closed” or “open but moderated” listserve?

April 26, 2017closed listserve open but moderated

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What is an “open,” “closed” or “open but moderated” listserve?

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General listserves may be open, closed or open but moderated: (a) Open: anyone (SIL member, ABA non-SIL member or non-ABA member) may join the listserve and post messages. While any individual may join a listserve in this scenario, only listserve members may post to a listserve. Under this option, archived messages are open to the public; (b) Closed: a listserve owner (a committee technology manager) must approve potential listserve members. Access to the listserve archives is password-protected. Only approved members may post or receive emails to or from a closed listserve; (c) Open But Moderated: As with the “open” option, any person may join the listserve. However, in this option, the listserve manager has oversight as to what messages will be posted. Archived messages are publicly available to members and non-members alike.