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The Zoss Pens Listserv

My list is maintained for people interested in all aspects of fountain pens, especially collecting vintage ones. Modern pens and limited editions are also frequently discussed and we also branch into associated topics such as ink, paper, accessories, pen conventions, etc. These threads do not go too long, however, because I like to keep pretty close to home.

The list is free and the subscription list is growing with usually about 1800 subscribers.

The idea is fairly simple. The list is like a "party line" of e-mail messages. A subscriber sends a message to the list address and then the software sends a copy to each subscriber on the list. Subscribers can then read the message,reply to the whole list or, if the message is personal or the beginning of one-on-one negotiations to buy or sell, reply directly to the individual who originated the message.

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Commercialism and Supporters

Commercialism is allowed on my list but I do ask those who profit from sales on the list to consider sending an occasional donation of funds, a pen, or something "interesting." Others just send a little because they appreciate the service. Please see the section below that links to information on how YOU can help support the list (there are actually several ways).

The list gives you a choice when you subscribe - choose either "immediate" distribution or "digest" distribution.

IMMEDIATE VERSION - If you subscribe to the immediate version outbound messages will come to you as one-by-one e-mail messages. Please note that sometimes more than 100 messages go out to each subscriber each day.

DIGEST VERSION - With a digest subscription, all outbound messages are collected into packets. Digest subscribers prefer to receive less frequent larger messages containing a collection of recent messages every three hours rather than receiving each message separately. It is STRONGLY SUGGESTED that all new subscribers first try out the digest version of the list.

For information about the simple rules of the list, click here. Essentially we try hard to be nice and not use the list to hurt others or expose the list owner to litigation.

The FAQ (frequently asked questions) page will give you most of the information you need to enjoy the list. It's easy but you should read the FAQ every once in a while. Remember, it is STRONGLY SUGGESTED that all new subscribers subscribe to the digest version of the list.

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AN IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS AN OPT-IN MAILING LIST. We fight SPAM by using software that makes this an opt-in list. No list messages are sent to people without their request. To keep someone from subscribing another person, a verification message is sent to the newly-subscribed address. An answer must come back from that address to activate a new subscription. Some of these verification messages do not reach some new subscribers because of Spam Blockers. If you subscribe and don't get a verification message in minutes, or if your subscription doesn't start within about three hours, write to Tom Zoss personally (see link below) and he'll fix it.

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How to Send the List a Message

You must be subscribed to the list to post a message. Subscribers to either the Immediate or Digest Modes can post to all subscribers with one message sent to one address. To send the list a message, send it to: pens@zoss.com. Do not use this address for commands, just for messages.

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