[Mailman-Users] bit setting for new user options

[Jim Tittsler]

On Jan 3, 2005, at 17:29, David Logan wrote:

> I've trawled my way through the docs (please point out if I haven't 
> seen it) and would like to know the settings to use to ensure all new 
> members are added with the moderated bit set on. At the moment the 
> config says 256 but doesn't explain which bit is which and I am not 
> that good at reading python code (just yet, I am having a few issues 
> with the way I think 8-)).

The bitfield definitions are in mailman/Defaults.py   (search for 
Bitfield).

> I know I can do this through the web interface but I am using a perl 
> script to add_members and need them to have the moderate bit switched 
> on right from the start as this is an announce only list.

If you set default_member_moderation to Yes on the Privacy options... 
Sender filters page, the new people you subscribe with add_members will 
have their moderation flag set with no additional action on your part 
(and no need to know the bitfield defintions :-).

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