Answers to Mousetalk Frequently Asked Questions from List Moderators Tim and Anne Larison.

Will I get "spam" email if I join your email lists?

We have a "no advertising" policy on our email lists. Almost all of the messages you will see are devoted to Disney destinations discussion. We catch most of the spammers before they can send email to the list. If an unauthorized "spam" message does slip through, the person who posted it is either removed from the list or is not allowed to post to the list again without first getting his or her message approved by the list moderators. As the list sponsor we will include a short unobtrusive ad below the text of the messages for our travel services. The limited advertising helps pay for the cost of this website.

Can I advertise a product or service on your email lists?

No. This also includes no advertising in your signature line.

I want to tell people about another disney website on your lists. Can I do that?

Other websites can be mentioned if you think they are a good resource for disney info. However, if your only reason for joining the lists is to draw members to another web site, then don't join the lists and don't post information about the other website. If your prime reason to join the lists is to learn about and discuss disney destinations on the list, then we'd love to have you as a list member.

How do I see the list archives?

When you join a discussion list you will have access to the yahoo home page for that list, which has search capabilities of the list archives.

Are the messages on the lists moderated?

Most members can post freely to the lists without moderation. Only when a person has posted advertising or inappropriate content in the past are his or her posts moderated.

I didn't see a "question of the week" this week on the list. Where was it?

On most weeks we will post a "question of the week" to each list to stimulate discussion. When we are traveling or unavailable there will be some weeks with no "question of the week" posted.

Can I post questions to the list, too, or do we just discuss the "question of the week"?

You certainly may post questions! The question of the week is designed to stimulate discussion, but other questions by list members are always welcome. If you have an idea for a future "question of the week" that you don't need an immediate answer to, we are always open to suggestions.

Are the lists protected from email viruses?

Yes. The yahoo software the lists are hosted by has anti-virus protection. Also no attachments are allowed to be sent to the list (attachments are the most common way to spread viruses).

I am a subscriber to the lists but I have stopped getting email from the lists. What should I do?

Yahoo puts email addresses on a "bouncing members" list if there is a problem reaching your email address. Please contact us and we can check if your email address is on the "bouncing" list and reactivate your email address if it is.

I am a travel agent. Can I join your lists?

Travel agents are welcome to join in the discussion. Please do not post a link to your website, post advertising, or try to solicit sales on the list..

I want to post a message to the list not related to Disney destinations - I am not sure if it is appropriate. Can I go ahead and post it?

If you are unsure if a message is appropriate please check with us first. A "post now, apologize later" attitude is not appreciated.

Don't these lists take alot of time for you to run?

The lists do take some time to monitor and run, but we enjoy it and we have learned much from the other members on the lists!

Contact Us If you have a question that isn't covered here.