Mailing Lists

There are a number of locally maintained mailing lists that you can subscribe to if you want to keep abreast of the current swing happenings, or to discuss swing-related issues. Be sure to read the list FAQ before posting!

Note: Although these mailing lists are maintained by Syndicate members, the Austin Swing Syndicate is not responsible for the maintenance or content of the lists.

AustinSwing
The AustinSwing list is a moderated, news-oriented list for announcing swing happenings around town. Here's where you find out about workshops, special classes, big dances, parties, and other special events. It's moderated by Matt and Jayson.

TexasSwing
TexasSwing is an unmoderated, news-oriented list for Texas-wide swing events.

SwingTalk
SwingTalk is an unmoderated discussion list. Any kind of discussion — music, dance style, etc. — is welcome.

The Mailing List FAQ

revised 11/29/2000

1. How are these lists different?
2. How do I subscribe?
3. How do I send messages to the list?
4. I have something that needs to go to everybody. Can I post it to all of these lists?
5. I'm getting too much mail! Can't I just get a list digest?
6. How do I unsubscribe?
7. Why am I getting duplicate messages?
8. My messages keep bouncing. What's wrong?
9. I'm not getting any List mail. What's wrong?
10. What can I post to the different lists?
11. What are the other lists?
12. Help me! I'm lost! I have to write to SOMEONE!

How are these lists different?
The main difference among the lists is that AustinSwing and TexasSwing are meant for news and announcements. SwingTalk is a free-for-all discussion list.

How do I subscribe?
Click on the Yahoo!™ Groups links above to subscribe, and follow the instructions there.

How do I send messages to the list?
Each list has its own address:

• AustinSwing@YahooGroups.com
• TexasSwing@YahooGroups.com
• SwingTalk@YahooGroups.com

Only subscribers can post to these lists. AustinSwing is moderated, and all posts are approved by the moderators before going out.

I have something that needs to go to everybody. Can I post it to all of these lists?
It's okay to send something to both AustinSwing and TexasSwing if you have to, since not everyone on the one list is on the other. However, please do not crosspost between AustinSwing and SwingTalk.

I'm getting too much mail! Can't I just get a list digest?
To set yourself for digest mode, go to your Yahoo!™ Groups page, and use the drop-down menu to change your list settings. The example below demonstrates what you would do for your AustinSwing subscription.

Why do I keep getting duplicate messages?
If you have registered with Egroups under a second address (by subscribing to another Yahoo!™ Groups group at another time), both addresses will receive mail. In other words, if you were in as joe@foo.com on the old Syndicate list, but Yahoo!™ Groups knew you as joe@bar.com, you will receive messages at both joe@foo.com and joe@bar.com. Confused? Contact Matt.

If you are subscribed to multiple lists, you may also be a victim of cross-posting.

I'm not getting any list mail. What's wrong?
There are four possible reasons for this:

1. You are not properly subscribed.
2. Yahoo!™ Groups is being cranky.
3. It's a slow day and no one is posting anything to the list.
4. Your ISP is blocking Yahoo!™ Groups mail.

The last of the problems is hardest to resolve, and you may have to take that up with your ISP.

If you want to send a test message to the list, please don't send a message with nothing but "test" in it. Include some swing dance content. You can also contact Matt or Jason to make sure you're receiving mail properly.

What can I post to the different lists?
AustinSwing and TexasSwing:
You can post anything related to swing dance — news items, event announcements, band information, reviews of events, and so forth. Non-swing posts are strongly discouraged. This includes want ads, personal attacks, chain letters, "WARNING: SEND THIS TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS" messages, commercial spam of all sorts, non-swing humor, and offensive commentary of any kind. (If you wouldn't want your grandmother to see it, don't post it.) If you must post something non-swing, you are encouraged to throw something swing-related in, often under the notation "ObSwing." This stands for "Obligatory Swing."

SwingTalk:
This list is unmoderated, and is essentially a free-for-all. However, keep in mind the best rules of list behavior. I refer you to this page on netiquette, and strongly encourage you to read it closely!

What are the other lists? There are a number of related lists run by Austinites via Yahoo!™ Groups.com.

• LoneStarLindy is the administrivia related to TexasSwing list. Contact Karin or Christine to be added to the list.
• Syndics is the Austin Swing Syndicate officers communication list. Only officers and committee members can subscribe to this list. Contact Karin for more information.
• SyndicateDJs is the Austin Swing Syndicate DJs communication list. Contact Jason Baker for more information.

Help me! I'm lost! I have to write to SOMEONE!
If you have issues with the way that AustinSwing is moderated, email Matt or Jayson.

Please do NOT email the Board of the Austin Swing Syndicate with list issues. Most likely they cannot help you, and will only become cranky.