RFC 1211 · INFORMATIONAL · 1991
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Problems with the maintenance of large mailing lists
Overview
RFC 1211, “Problems with the maintenance of large mailing lists”, is an Informational document published in March 1991 by A. Westine, J. Postel. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This RFC discusses problems with maintaining large mailing lists, especially the processing of error reports. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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