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Configure Moderation in Simplelists

This article applies to: E-lists (Simplelists)

Moderation in Simplelists is different from Lyris.

Simplelists' moderation options are more complex than Lyris'
Simplelists does not have per-member moderation bypass
Simplelists does not have number moderation

We recommend you choose between (and stick to) one of the following two options.

Set List to Unmoderated (Lyris Style)

This is a popular option and suitable for most lists centered on community discussion.

this allows all postings that are permitted to go through without human moderation
and rejects all other messages

Log in to Simplelists
Select an e-list to manage
Select manage lists from the menu on the left
Select Settings on the desired list to open List Settings.
Select the Posting restrictions tab
Scroll down to the Message rejections dropdown and select Reject all messages that are not allowed with posting permissions
Click Update if you make any changes

Set List to Moderated (Lyris Style)

If you are working with an e-list that was migrated from Lyris to Simplelists, it was set up as moderated.

this holds for moderation all postings that are permitted
and rejects all other messages

Log in to Simplelists
Select an e-list to manage
Select manage lists from the menu on the left
Select Settings on the desired list to open List Settings.
Select the Posting restrictions tab
Scroll down to the Message rejections dropdown and select Hold all messages for approval, reject those that are not from a sender that is allowed to post
Click Update if you make any changes

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