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Basic settings for a discussion list
by paul＠arenson.org Sept. 5, 2019

Sept. 5, 2019

Over the last 20 hours I have been trying to figure out setup for list members to sign up. One person has kindly helped out, though I am still unsure of the difference between the several signups. That thread is here and I welcome more advice. https://lists.mailman3.org/archives/list/mailman-users@mailman3.org/thread/… But it occurs to me that my problem is that I have not actually configured my list. So this thread is for help on that. I have found a guide for general users here: http://docs.mailman3.org/en/latest/userguide.html But I have only found a highly technical guide for administrators here: https://docs.mailman3.org/projects/mailmanclient/en/latest/src/mailmanclien… It is written for coders and I am looking for a guide similar to the one for users. It seems not to exist yet. WHAT I WANT Discussion only list. Ideally anyone who signs up via the various ways should be able to get the archives and post via email and the interface if they want. The list should be closed to others. In the absence of any guide, all I can do is cross check with you guys and hope I am on the right track. I am non technical, although I managed a Mailman 2 list without difficulty. 1) FIRST ANOMALY Under https://list.tokyoprogressive.org/postorius/accounts/subscriptions/ I see myself twice: List Name Subscription Address Delivery Mode Role discuss.list.tokyoprogressive.org paul(a)tokyoprogressive.org None member discuss.list.tokyoprogressive.org paul(a)tokyoprogressive.org regular owner Is this correct? I added My name in one field somewhere and this is the result. I even got a welcome message. I think it is because I subscribed to my own list.If this was not necessary, what should I do? Global based preferences are listed. Address and email based ones are not showing either enabled or disabled. 2) MANAGE LISTS For myself I have done the following in my MAILING LIST SETTINGS Subscribe to this list My email and name (Maybe that is why i am listed twice) Now I see 3) Users For now only me- I am listed as member and owner. There will be no other moderators or owners I have no idea what a non member is (if they register aren't they a member?) 4) Templates This is showing nothing at this point. Before it was. I am not sure what i did to stop it from showing. Perhaps because I made it a private list? 5) Settings a) List identity I have it set for NOT SHOWING on the Index page because I will link to it from my news magazine website as a way to comment on articles. Is this ok? Other data will be filled in later. I think I am confusing this with private list. I also will have no other list. b) AUTO RESPOND LIST OWNER-- I added a short note thanking people. Respond and Continue Processing c) AUTO RESPOND POSTER--Your message has been been received. If you are a member, it should be posted soon. Respond and Continue Processing d) AUTO RESPOND REQUESTS--No auto response OTHER THINGS DEFAULT e) URL WELCOME MESSAGE--NOT SURE. I want people to subscribe themselves but I also have 500 people from another list from DADA I will import. I want them automatically be able to post. Is it possible? If so, I hope to add them manually. DO I compose a text on my website and welcome them by adding the URL, or enter it in my list? f) NOTIFY OF MEMBERSHIP CHANGES--Yes g) ALTER MESSAGES ---I have left most things as they are. However, as this is a discussion list, I want replies ONLY to go to the list. I chose that. h) DMARC --I have left as is i) DIGEST--I have left as is 6) MASS OPERATIONS--I have left as is 7) BAN--left as is 8) MESSAGE ACCEPTANCE--I have left as is 9) HEADER FILTERS--left as is 10) ARCHIVES--Private Archives (Maybe this is why templates do not show???) 11) SUBSCRIPTION POLICY--MODERATE-- I intend to send them an email to confirm their reasons for subscribing to avoid spammers. LAST THING. My Gravity does not work. I edited it online as per instructions but it does not appear. That is all I can think of. Thanks in advance. paul

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Trying to configure a list (hosted)
by paul＠arenson.org Sept. 4, 2019

Sept. 4, 2019

Is there a how to on how to configure a list? For example, using a hosted option, I see this menu: Subscription requests Held messages Users Templates Settings Mass operations Banned addresses Header filters And cling on settings, for example. I have already removed my list from the list of lists on the server since I want my website users to only see my list. They can either do that here https://list.tokyoprogressive.org/postorius/lists/discuss.list.tokyoprogres… or here https://list.tokyoprogressive.org/accounts/signup/ I actually do not WANT people to join without being able to use the web interface because it is intended to be a discussion list. So the option to subscribe without creating an account. is confusing to me, which is why I prefer the latter. BUT...using a test of signing up myself (using 3 other email addresses I have), some using the subscription option and some using the bottom one (no account), all the email addresses end up in my members list and non end up in my non members list. (So I am wondering what a non member is. I had thought it was someone who signed up without registering (just name, no password), but if so i wonder why all 3 of my addresses end up in the members place. Lastly, I want to configure it as a discussion list. However, I do not see that option, which was clear in MAILMAN 2. (And I understand that if someone registers without making an account, I cannot set them myself to have an account enabling them to see the archives and post from the web? If it IS possible, that would be great, because the purpose of the archives in my case is to enable better discussions than if one has only to refer to their past emails.) That is about it for now, but I am stuck on this right now and a user manual for non techie people, if it exists, would be nice. I see one for list members but not administrators. Maybe I am looking in the wrong place? Thanks paul

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Settings: No templates are visible in settings
by paul＠arenson.org Sept. 3, 2019

Sept. 3, 2019

I am struggling to find out why I do not see TEMPLATES in the Settings. When I first logged they were there. Many of them. Then, toying with the settings, they disappeared. I cannot find them now. Originally i thought I would not list the mailing list but changed my mind. Likewise, archives are now listed as public. I am still thinking about that. In any case, I want to see if there are templates to allow me to change headers or footers in messages, such as give the address of the list. Thank you for your advice. P.S> Sorry i asked too many questions the other day. Trying to keep this brief.

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still up to date?
by mailman3＠malevil.cc Aug. 27, 2019

Aug. 27, 2019

I have subscribed to the following rss feeds to keep track of updates: https://libraries.io/pypi/mailman/versions.atom https://libraries.io/pypi/mailman-hyperkitty/versions.atom https://libraries.io/pypi/HyperKitty/versions.atom https://libraries.io/pypi/postorius/versions.atom https://gitlab.com/mailman/mailman-suite/commits/master?feed_token=yitiVdhX… but none of them was updated for half a year, is that actually the status? No current releases or updates for mailman3?

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Status of hosting options after a year for non techies
by paul＠arenson.org Aug. 26, 2019

Aug. 26, 2019

Hi all This is Paul Arenson in Japan. I temporarily dropped off the list year ago when it was clear there was no Cpanel Solution forthcoming. I thought I would check in again. I used to be on CPanel and I was advised it might be a wait. 1) I am now on Plesk. I heard Plesk might allow Docker and installation may be possible. Am I misinformed or a possibility? --->Assuming no, I guess jump to question 4. 2) Assuming yes, I see a list of people who can possibly help install. https://wiki.list.org/COM/Mailman%20consulting%20services Only a few people on it. Has anyone used any or can recommend someone. 3) There is also a Python list, but before I submit a request, is this something that works on general. For example, when a new version or bug release comes up, will I need to call on the person or persons again? Is it still better to wait? 4) Hosting services: Only a few listed at https://wiki.list.org/COM/Mailman%20hosting%20services are or Mailman 3. Has anyone used this: https://mailman3.com The site seems incomplete. Or this: https://maadix.net/en/servers Looks good. Might be a bit expensive for my use. Or this: https://www.mailmanhost.com/mailman-3-hosting/ Also looks good. A long time ago we corresponded. They seem reasonable. My list is about 700 people. These seem to be the same people: https://www.emwd.com/mailman-3-shared-list-hosting/ Any others I should know about? Thanks in advance. paul arenson japan

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MM3 + Postfix + Dovecot + PostfixAdmin
by maztec＠gmail.com Aug. 20, 2019

Aug. 20, 2019

System: Debian Buster Install: Functioning Postfix w/ Dovecot using PostfixAdmin for virtual domain and mailbox management Definitions: Host.TLD = my server's domain name; List.TLD = listserv's domain name; ListName = list's name. Issue: Postfix LMTP does not pass messages onto MM3:LMTP. Instead the behavior summary is as follows: postfix/lmtp[...]: ###: to=<mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024@Host.TLD>, orig_to=<ListName-confirm+###(a)ListServer.TLD>, relay=Host.TLD[private/dovecot-lmtp], delay=439, delays=439/0.03/0.01/0.01, dsn=5.1.1, status=bounced (host Host.TLD[private/dovecot-lmtp] said: 550 5.1.1 <"mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024"@Host.TLD> User doesn't exist: mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024@Host.TLD (in reply to RCPT TO command)) The problem appears to be that Postfix defaults the relay to being private/dovecot-lmtp and not the general lmtp protocol or the mailman3 dedicated lmtp protocol. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Details: # cat /proc/version Linux version 4.19.0-5-amd64 (debian-kernel(a)lists.debian.org) (gcc version 8.3.0 (Debian 8.3.0-6)) #1 SMP Debian 4.19.37-5+deb10u1 (2019-07-19) ---------------------------------------- # postconf -n alias_database = hash:/etc/aliases alias_maps = hash:/etc/aliases append_dot_mydomain = no biff = no broken_sasl_auth_clients = yes compatibility_level = 2 debug_peer_level = 4 html_directory = /usr/share/doc/postfix/html inet_interfaces = all inet_protocols = ipv4 local_recipient_maps = $virtual_mailbox_maps,regexp:/var/lib/mailman3/data/postfix_lmtp local_transport = virtual mailbox_size_limit = 0 mydestination = localhost myhostname = rijr.com mynetworks = 127.0.0.0/8 [::ffff:127.0.0.0]/104 [::1]/128 myorigin = /etc/mailname owner_request_special = no policy-spf_time_limit = 3600s readme_directory = /usr/share/doc/postfix recipient_delimiter = + relay_domains = $mydestination,regexp:/var/lib/mailman3/data/postfix_domains relayhost = smtp_tls_loglevel = 1 smtp_tls_security_level = may smtp_tls_session_cache_database = btree:${data_directory}/smtp_scache smtpd_banner = $myhostname ESMTP $mail_name (Debian/GNU) smtpd_recipient_restrictions = permit_mynetworks, permit_sasl_authenticated, reject_unauth_destination smtpd_relay_restrictions = permit_mynetworks, permit_sasl_authenticated, reject_unauth_destination smtpd_sasl_auth_enable = yes smtpd_sasl_local_domain = $mydomain smtpd_sasl_path = private/auth smtpd_sasl_security_options = noanonymous smtpd_sasl_tls_security_options = $smtpd_sasl_security_options smtpd_sasl_type = dovecot smtpd_tls_auth_only = yes smtpd_tls_cert_file = /etc/ssl/private/vmail.crt smtpd_tls_key_file = /etc/ssl/private/vmail.key smtpd_tls_loglevel = 1 smtpd_tls_received_header = yes smtpd_tls_security_level = may smtpd_tls_session_cache_database = btree:${data_directory}/smtpd_scache smtpd_use_tls = yes transport_maps = hash:/etc/postfix/transport,regexp:/var/lib/mailman3/data/postfix_lmtp virtual_alias_domains = proxy:mysql:/etc/postfix/virtual_alias_domains.cf virtual_alias_maps = proxy:mysql:/etc/postfix/virtual_alias_maps.cf,proxy:mysql:/etc/postfix/virtual_alias_domains_maps.cf,regexp:/var/lib/mailman3/data/postfix_lmtp virtual_gid_maps = static:5000 virtual_mailbox_base = /home/vmail virtual_mailbox_domains = proxy:mysql:/etc/postfix/virtual_mailbox_domains.cf virtual_mailbox_limit = 512000000 virtual_mailbox_maps = regexp:/var/lib/mailman3/data/postfix_lmtp,proxy:mysql:/etc/postfix/virtual_mailbox_maps.cf virtual_minimum_uid = 5000 virtual_transport = lmtp:unix:private/dovecot-lmtp virtual_uid_maps = static:5000 # cat master.cf [grep'd for lmtp and mailman3] lmtp unix - - y - - lmtp mailman3 unix - - - - - lmtp -o lmtp_send_xforward_command=yes -o disable_dns_lookups=yes ---------------------------------------- # cat mailman.cfg [mta section only] [mta] incoming: mailman.mta.postfix.LMTP outgoing: mailman.mta.deliver.deliver smtp_host: localhost smtp_port: 25 lmtp_host: 127.0.0.1 lmtp_port: 8024 configuration: /etc/mailman3/postfix-mailman.cfg ---------------------------------------- # cat /var/lib/mailman3/data/postfix_lmtp # AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED BY MAILMAN ON 2019-08-06 06:39:21 # # This file is generated by Mailman, and is kept in sync with the binary hash # file. YOU SHOULD NOT MANUALLY EDIT THIS FILE unless you know what you're # doing, and can keep the two files properly in sync. If you screw it up, # you're on your own. # Aliases which are visible only in the @List.TLD domain. /^List(a)List\.TLD$/ mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024 /^List-bounces(\+.*)?(a)List\.TLD$/ mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024 /^List-confirm(\+.*)?(a)List\.TLD$/ mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024 /^List-join(a)List\.TLD$/ mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024 /^List-leave(a)List\.TLD$/ mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024 /^List-owner(a)List\.TLD$/ mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024 /^List-request(a)List\.TLD$/ mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024 /^List-subscribe(a)List\.TLD$/ mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024 /^List-unsubscribe(a)List\.TLD$/ mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024 ---------------------------------------- # cat postfix-mailman.cfg [postfix] # if I don't have postmap_command set, mailman errors out, even though transport_file_type is regex. postmap_command: /usr/sbin/postmap transport_file_type: regex ---------------------------------------- # cat mail.debug Aug 6 01:03:28 Host dovecot: lmtp(23055): Connect from local Aug 6 01:03:28 Host dovecot: auth: Debug: master in: USER#0112#011mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024@Host.TLD#011service=lmtp Aug 6 01:03:28 Host dovecot: auth: userdb(?): Username character disallowed by auth_username_chars: 0x3a (username: mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024@Host.TLD) Aug 6 01:03:28 Host dovecot: auth: Debug: userdb out: NOTFOUND#0112 Aug 6 01:03:28 Host postfix/cleanup[22970]: 2937FB0: message-id=<20190806080328.2937FB0(a)rijr.com> Aug 6 01:03:28 Host postfix/lmtp[23054]: CA030AA: to=<mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024@rijr.com>, orig_to=<gilman-clan-confirm+51c0564a95aa31a8840305bec77e9023baa46477(a)List.TLD>, relay=Host.TLD[private/dovecot-lmtp], delay=439, delays=439/0.03/0.01/0.01, dsn=5.1.1, status=bounced (host Host.TLD[private/dovecot-lmtp] said: 550 5.1.1 <"mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024"@Host.TLD> User doesn't exist: mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024@Host.TLD (in reply to RCPT TO command)) Aug 6 01:03:28 Host dovecot: lmtp(23050): Disconnect from local: Client has quit the connection (state=READY) Aug 6 01:03:28 Host postfix/lmtp[22981]: C0EEEA8: to=<mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024@Host.TLD>, orig_to=<ListName-confirm+51c0564a95aa31a8840305bec77e9023baa46477(a)List.TLD>, relay=Host.TLD[private/dovecot-lmtp], delay=566, delays=566/0.04/0.01/0.01, dsn=5.1.1, status=bounced (host Host.com[private/dovecot-lmtp] said: 550 5.1.1 <"mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024"@Host.TLD> User doesn't exist: mailman3:[127.0.0.1]:8024@Host.TLD (in reply to RCPT TO command)) ---------------------------------------- I have played with dozens of variations on the configuration files and tracing what is going on. The only reason I see that relay=Host.TLD[private/dovecot-lmtp] is because of: virtual_transport = lmtp:unix:private/dovecot-lmtp Hopefully I can get this figured out .... - Jay

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Some threads donw download
by Andrew Bernard Aug. 18, 2019

Aug. 18, 2019

Further to my previos queries about download failures - the generated file is corrupt, I turned up debugging and I now see this on the threads that don't download. [pid: 25261|app: 0|req: 27/27] 59.167.198.231 () {48 vars in 1198 bytes} [Sat Aug 17 08:55:15 2019] GET /archives/list/jackrail@jackrail.org/export/jackrail@jackrail.org-CKOK7BEELMHIFF2MTPUZXQXQYZZGWF3D.mbox.gz?thread=CKOK7BEELMHIFF2MTPUZXQXQYZZGWF3D => generated 0 bytes in 55 msecs (HTTP/1.1 200) 5 headers in 241 bytes (0 switches on core 0) Traceback (most recent call last): File "/opt/mailman/mm/venv/lib/python3.7/site-packages/HyperKitty-1.2.3-py3.7.egg/hyperkitty/views/mlist.py", line 327, in stream_mbox msg = email.as_message() File "/opt/mailman/mm/venv/lib/python3.7/site-packages/HyperKitty-1.2.3-py3.7.egg/hyperkitty/models/email.py", line 188, in as_message subtype=mimetype[1], filename=attachment.name) File "/usr/lib/python3.7/email/message.py", line 1147, in add_attachment self._add_multipart('mixed', *args, _disp='attachment', **kw) File "/usr/lib/python3.7/email/message.py", line 1135, in _add_multipart part.set_content(*args, **kw) File "/usr/lib/python3.7/email/message.py", line 1162, in set_content super().set_content(*args, **kw) File "/usr/lib/python3.7/email/message.py", line 1092, in set_content content_manager.set_content(self, *args, **kw) File "/usr/lib/python3.7/email/contentmanager.py", line 35, in set_content handler = self._find_set_handler(msg, obj) File "/usr/lib/python3.7/email/contentmanager.py", line 58, in _find_set_handler raise KeyError(full_path_for_error) KeyError: 'builtins.NoneType' What is this saying? Andrew [Somewhat perplexed at why Mailman 3 is behaving so badly for me...]

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Idle connections to Postgres
by Andrew Bernard Aug. 17, 2019

Aug. 17, 2019

I have 20 idle connections to Postgres with Mailman 3. What are these for, and what are they doing (apart from apparently nothing)? main: mailman3 mailman3 ::1(46058) idle Andrew

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Compression error
by Andrew Bernard Aug. 17, 2019

Aug. 17, 2019

I did a git pull today. Now I get the following error and the archives wont display: compressor.exceptions.OfflineGenerationError: You have offline compression enabled but key "b5ae52a1ebb585c556edceb45a148cb948b2a2673d133a340a90cd02fdd34828" is missing from offline manifest. You may need to run "python manage.py compress". Here is the original content: Any clues?

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Download errors
by Andrew Bernard Aug. 17, 2019

Aug. 17, 2019

Whenever i try to download an archive, the file seems to be generated and it downloads, but it will never open, with errors like 'an error occurred while extracting files'. What can be causing this?

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