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A mailing list, utilized by individuals or companies to distribute messages to numerous recipients, consists of a compilation of email^[2] addresses. There are several kinds of mailing lists, such as announcement lists for advertising^[1] and newsletters, and discussion lists for interactive conversations. Mailing lists also find use in projects like Debian and Git. The subscription and unsubscription procedures to these lists are typically automated, although some may necessitate approval for joining. To guarantee precision and security, mailing lists implement tracking and safety protocols such as moderator approval and delivery time monitoring. Moreover, to ensure data deduplication and eliminate non-subscribed entities, listwashing is conducted. Over time, mailing lists have transitioned from academic tools to being broadly employed in various fields, including business and academia, with their archives providing invaluable historical references.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ advertising. Promoting a product or service through communication, also known as advertising, aims to inform or persuade a target audience. Its roots trace back to early civilizations where sales messages were inscribed on Egyptian papyrus, and wall murals were utilized for promotional purposes across ancient Asia, Africa, and South America. Over the centuries, advertising has adapted to technological advancements and the rise of mass media, transitioning from newspaper prints to audio-visual and digital platforms. The strategies employed in advertising vary, with some focusing on raising awareness or boosting sales, targeting different demographics at a local, national, or international level. Common methods encompass print, radio, web banners, and television commercials, among others. Modern advertising models have introduced innovative trends like guerrilla marketing and interactive advertisements. Women's contribution to advertising is significant, with their perspectives highly valued due to their influential purchasing power.

2. ↑ email. Email, a vital communication tool since its introduction in 1975, has become an integral part of our daily lives. This system functions over computer networks and the internet, enabling global message transmission and reception. While 'email' is the commonly accepted term in style guides, variations such as 'E-mail' are occasionally used, especially in American and British English contexts. The process of this system includes a sender composing a message via a Mail User Agent (MUA), which then sends it to the recipient's mail exchange server. The recipient's MUA subsequently retrieves the message. Thanks to the Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (MIME), emails can now include multimedia content. For safety, email systems employ a store-and-forward model, whereby email servers receive, forward, store, and deliver messages. This method facilitates email exchanges without requiring users to be online simultaneously.

Mailing list (Wikipedia)

A mailing list is a collection of names and addresses used by an individual or an organization to send material to multiple recipients. The term is often extended to include the people subscribed to such a list, so the group of subscribers is referred to as "the mailing list", or simply "the list".

Glossary: A List Apart – Wikipedia

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