In LISTSERV, what should I do if I receive a message saying my subscription request was canceled?
Some LISTSERV mailing lists are set up to request a confirmation of any new subscription requests. If you try to subscribe to such a list, you may receive an email message similar to the following:
Your command:
SUBSCRIBE LISTNAME first_name last_name
has remained unconfirmed for more than 48h and is being canceled. If you did want it executed but were unable to send the confirmation in time, just re-issue the command to get a new confirmation code. The one you were sent before can no longer be used.
This message indicates that you sent a request to subscribe to the list, but that you did not respond to the automated confirmation request message you received in response to your original request.
Such a message does not indicate that you were subscribed to the list and are now being unsubscribed, nor does it mean that your email account is going to be removed. Rather, it means that you did not confirm a request to subscribe to a mailing list.
If you don't remember requesting to subscribe to the list mentioned, someone else may have tried to subscribe you. If this is the case, that person may or may not have had a legitimate reason to do so.
To subscribe to the list, send the subscription request again, and watch your mail for a message requesting confirmation of the subscription. When it arrives, follow the instructions included in the message to confirm your subscription.
Last modified on July 06, 2009.
