X-Git-Url: https://git.sesse.net/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=doc%2Fmailing-list-faq.texi;h=439d7839565541f6dc989b8d1e1e177032059f06;hb=86a71d897f4112feb7fc87b2e9bfbe0e10b23517;hp=3ab89d6677b23a55fe7931b82c88c40b257c72ce;hpb=0a319bcce5714f7183b0537892f7d37d7a31493a;p=ffmpeg diff --git a/doc/mailing-list-faq.texi b/doc/mailing-list-faq.texi index 3ab89d6677b..439d7839565 100644 --- a/doc/mailing-list-faq.texi +++ b/doc/mailing-list-faq.texi @@ -64,10 +64,6 @@ Email @email{ffmpeg-devel@@ffmpeg.org} to send a message to the ffmpeg-devel mailing list. @end itemize -Note that the ffmpeg-devel mailing list does not require you to subscribe -to send a message or patch, but ffmpeg-user and libav-user do require -subscription. - @chapter Subscribing / Unsubscribing @anchor{How do I subscribe?} @@ -94,6 +90,9 @@ The process is the same for the other mailing lists. Please avoid asking a mailing list admin to unsubscribe you unless you are absolutely unable to do so by yourself. See @ref{Who do I contact if I have a problem with the mailing list?} +Note that it is possible to temporarily halt message delivery (vacation mode). +See @ref{How do I disable mail delivery without unsubscribing?} + @chapter Moderation Queue @anchor{Why is my message awaiting moderator approval?} @section Why is my message awaiting moderator approval? @@ -116,7 +115,8 @@ or is abusive towards others). @section How long does it take for my message in the moderation queue to be approved? -The queue is usually checked daily to several times a week. +The queue is not checked on a regular basis. You can ask on the +@t{#ffmpeg-devel} IRC channel on Freenode for someone to approve your message. @anchor{How do I delete my message in the moderation queue?} @section How do I delete my message in the moderation queue? @@ -157,11 +157,12 @@ Perform a site search using your favorite search engine. Example: You can ask for help in the official @t{#ffmpeg} IRC channel on Freenode. -Some users prefer the third-party Nabble interface which presents the -mailing lists in a typical forum layout. +Some users prefer the third-party @url{http://www.ffmpeg-archive.org/, Nabble} +interface which presents the mailing lists in a typical forum layout. -There are also numerous third-party help sites such as Super User and -r/ffmpeg on reddit. +There are also numerous third-party help sites such as +@url{https://superuser.com/tags/ffmpeg, Super User} and +@url{https://www.reddit.com/r/ffmpeg/, r/ffmpeg on reddit}. @anchor{What is top-posting?} @section What is top-posting? @@ -181,7 +182,7 @@ instead of attaching them. Anywhere that is not too annoying for us to use. Google Drive and Dropbox are acceptable if you need a file host, and -0x0.st is good for files under 256 MiB. +@url{https://0x0.st/, 0x0.st} is good for files under 256 MiB. Small, short samples are preferred if possible. @@ -228,6 +229,54 @@ or headers. You can then filter the mailing list messages to their own folder. +@anchor{How do I disable mail delivery without unsubscribing?} +@section How do I disable mail delivery without unsubscribing? + +Sometimes you may want to temporarily stop receiving all mailing list +messages. This "vacation mode" is simple to do: + +@enumerate +@item +Go to the @url{https://lists.ffmpeg.org/mailman/listinfo/ffmpeg-user/, ffmpeg-user mailing list info page} + +@item +Enter your email address in the box at very bottom of the page and click the +@emph{Unsubscribe or edit options} box. + +@item +Enter your password and click the @emph{Log in} button. + +@item +Look for the @emph{Mail delivery} option. Here you can disable/enable mail +delivery. If you check @emph{Set globally} it will apply your choice to all +other FFmpeg mailing lists you are subscribed to. +@end enumerate + +Alternatively, from your subscribed address, send a message to @email{ffmpeg-user-request@@ffmpeg.org} +with the subject @emph{set delivery off}. To re-enable mail delivery send a +message to @email{ffmpeg-user-request@@ffmpeg.org} with the subject +@emph{set delivery on}. + +@anchor{Why is the mailing list munging my address?} +@section Why is the mailing list munging my address? + +This is due to subscribers that use an email service with a DMARC reject policy +which adds difficulties to mailing list operators. + +The mailing list must re-write (munge) the @emph{From:} header for such users; +otherwise their email service will reject and bounce the message resulting in +automatic unsubscribing from the mailing list. + +When sending a message these users will see @emph{via } +added to their name and the @emph{From:} address munged to the address of +the particular mailing list. + +If you want to avoid this then please use a different email service. + +Note that ffmpeg-devel does not apply any munging as it causes issues with +patch authorship. As a result users with an email service with a DMARC reject +policy may be automatically unsubscribed due to rejected and bounced messages. + @chapter Rules and Etiquette @section What are the rules and the proper etiquette? @@ -326,6 +375,15 @@ form a multi-part message is recommended by email standards. Check your spam folder. @end itemize +@anchor{Why do I keep getting unsubscribed from ffmpeg-devel?} +@section Why do I keep getting unsubscribed from ffmpeg-devel? + +Users with an email service that has a DMARC reject or quarantine policy may be +automatically unsubscribed from the ffmpeg-devel mailing list due to the mailing +list messages being continuously rejected and bounced back. + +Consider using a different email service. + @anchor{Who do I contact if I have a problem with the mailing list?} @section Who do I contact if I have a problem with the mailing list?