techstaff:mailinglist
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===== Why am I subscribed? ===== | ===== Why am I subscribed? ===== | ||
- | For now suffice it to say that if you ever took a course here you probably have a CS account. | + | If you ever took a course here you probably have a CS account. |
As a CS computer account holder we need a method to communicate with you. Mailing lists are one of the best ways to do so. | As a CS computer account holder we need a method to communicate with you. Mailing lists are one of the best ways to do so. | ||
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- | On the bottom of this page you will see a text box: | + | 1. On the bottom of this page you will see a text box: |
+ | {{techstaff: | ||
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+ | 2. Type your email in the text box shown above. Mostly likely this takes the format of: '' | ||
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+ | Please read [[ techstaff:: | ||
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+ | 3. Click the button ' | ||
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+ | 4. You will be taken to a page which provides a bunch of options. Look for the following ' | ||
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+ | 5. Select the check box: 'Yes, I really want to unsubscribe' | ||
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+ | 6. You will be redirected to a webpage that tells you if the unsubscribe was successful. | ||
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- | To unsubscribe | + | You have been successfully unsubscribed |
- | __________________________ [ Unsubscribe or edit options ] | + | |
</ | </ | ||
- | This is where it gets a bit tricky because depending on what time your account was created we will have used your cnetid@cs.uchicago.edu (auto forward to cnetid@uchicago.edu) or cnetid@uchicago.edu email address. If you are unsure which email is being used just pick one and enter it into the textbox shown above. | + | ==== The Tricky Part ==== |
+ | This is where it gets a bit tricky because depending on what time your account was created we will have used your [[cnetid@cs.uchicago.edu]] (auto forward to [[cnetid@uchicago.edu]]) or [[cnetid@uchicago.edu]] email address. If you are unsure which email to use you will need to try both. (Try cnetid@cs.uchicago.edu before trying cnetid@uchicago.edu). | ||
- | After entering in the correct | + | After entering in your email you will be presented with a screen where you will be able to actually click the button to unsubscribe. |
+ | {{techstaff: | ||
- | ===== Why is this so complicated? | + | Click this and you will be emailed a confirmation email. Click the link in said email and you are done. |
- | There isn't any good reason... Just that the list host has existed for many years. | + | If you did not receive a confirmation email, you did not enter the email address |