Vital Communities List Migration/01-move-announcement - Revision history

KurthBemis: Updated with latest template

2026-10-22T14:44:21Z

Updated with latest template

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	Subject: Important: ~~Barnard is moving to UVLists as Barnard Discuss~~		Subject: Important: $announcement_subject

	Hello,		Hello,

	On ~~10/27/2026~~, the ~~Barnard~~ listserv will move from ~~Vital Communities~~ to UVLists, the volunteer-run nonprofit taking responsibility for Upper Valley community email lists.		On $transition_date, the $old_list_name listserv will move from $previous_provider to UVLists, the volunteer-run nonprofit taking responsibility for Upper Valley community email lists.$rename_notice

	~~As part of the move, the list is being renamed from Barnard to Barnard Discuss. This is the same Barnard community list; its name, address, and service provider are changing.~~		<b>Want to stay on the list?</b>

	Want to stay on the list?
	No action is needed. We will transfer your subscription and preserve your individual-message or digest delivery preference.		No action is needed. We will transfer your subscription and preserve your individual-message or digest delivery preference.

	Prefer not to move to UVLists?		<b>Prefer not to move to UVLists?</b>
	Unsubscribe from the existing list by ~~10/27/2026~~ using either method below. Anyone who unsubscribes by the deadline will not be transferred.		Unsubscribe from the existing list by $opt_out_deadline using either method below. Anyone who unsubscribes by the deadline will not be transferred.

	What to expect		<b>What to expect</b>

	Until the move, continue sending list messages to ~~barnard@lists.vitalcommunities.org~~.		Until the move, continue sending list messages to $old_posting_address.

	Beginning on ~~10/27/2026~~, send list messages to ~~barnard-discuss@lists.uvlists.org~~.		Beginning on $transition_date, send list messages to $posting_address.

	You will receive a final notice from the ~~Vital Communities~~ list, followed by a welcome message from UVLists with instructions for using the new list.		You will receive a final notice from the $previous_provider list, followed by a welcome message from UVLists with instructions for using the new list.

	More information before the move		<b>More information before the move</b>

	As the transition date approaches, UVLists will send additional information to help you get ready, including:		As the transition date approaches, UVLists will send additional information to help you get ready, including:
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	You can also visit the migration page on our wiki for details about the move, answers to common questions, and updates:		You can also visit the migration page on our wiki for details about the move, answers to common questions, and updates:

	~~https://uvlists.org/wiki/Vital_Communities_List_Migration~~		$migration_info_url

	How to opt out		<b>How to opt out</b>

	To opt out of the transfer, you need to unsubscribe from the existing ~~Barnard~~ list by ~~10/27/2026~~. You can do this on the web or by email.		To opt out of the transfer, you need to unsubscribe from the existing $old_list_name list by $opt_out_deadline. You can do this on the web or by email.

	On the web:		<b>On the web:</b>
	1. Open ~~https://lists.vitalcommunities.org/lists/signoff/barnard~~		1. Open $previous_unsubscribe_url
	2. Enter the email address where you receive list messages.		2. Enter the email address where you receive list messages.

	Follow the instructions and complete any required confirmation.		Follow the instructions and complete any required confirmation.

	By email:		<b>By email:</b>

	From the email address where you receive list messages, send a blank message to ~~barnard-unsubscribe@lists.vitalcommunities.org~~		From the email address where you receive list messages, send a blank message to $previous_unsubscribe_address

	If you receive a confirmation request, follow its instructions to complete your unsubscribe request.		If you receive a confirmation request, follow its instructions to complete your unsubscribe request.
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	Unsubscribing takes you off the existing list and prevents your subscription from being transferred. If you stay subscribed through the move, you can still unsubscribe from UVLists at any time.		Unsubscribing takes you off the existing list and prevents your subscription from being transferred. If you stay subscribed through the move, you can still unsubscribe from UVLists at any time.

	Need help?		<b>Need help?</b>

	For questions about the move or help unsubscribing, contact ~~helpdesk@uvlists.org~~.		For questions about the move or help unsubscribing, contact $support_address.$extra_note

	Thank you for being part of your community’s list.		Thank you for being part of your community’s list.
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			~k
			Kurth Bemis for UVLists</nowiki>
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KurthBemis: Reworked the announcement a bit to be more focused

2026-10-21T04:54:25Z

Reworked the announcement a bit to be more focused

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	Subject: Important: Barnard is moving to UVLists as Barnard-Discuss		Subject: Important: Barnard is moving to UVLists as Barnard Discuss

	Hello,		Hello,

	On 10/27/2026, Barnard will move from Vital Communities to UVLists, the volunteer-run nonprofit taking responsibility for Upper Valley community email lists.		On 10/27/2026, the Barnard listserv will move from Vital Communities to UVLists, the volunteer-run nonprofit taking responsibility for Upper Valley community email lists.

	As part of the move, the list is being renamed from Barnard to Barnard-Discuss. This is the same Barnard community list; its name, address, and service provider are changing.		As part of the move, the list is being renamed from Barnard to Barnard Discuss. This is the same Barnard community list; its name, address, and service provider are changing.

	~~What this means for you~~		Want to stay on the list?
			No action is needed. We will transfer your subscription and preserve your individual-message or digest delivery preference.

	~~- You do~~ not ~~need~~ to ~~subscribe again. Unless you unsubscribe~~ from the existing ~~Barnard~~ list by 10/27/2026~~, we will transfer your subscription to the new list.~~		Prefer not to move to UVLists?
	~~- We will preserve your individual-message or digest delivery preference.~~		Unsubscribe from the existing list by 10/27/2026 using either method below. Anyone who unsubscribes by the deadline will not be transferred.
	~~- Continue~~ using ~~barnard@lists~~.~~vitalcommunities.org until~~ the ~~move. Beginning on 10/27/2026, send messages to barnard-discuss@lists.uvlists.org.~~
	~~- You~~ will ~~receive a final notice from the old list and then a welcome message from the new list~~.

	~~How~~ to ~~opt out of the transfer~~		What to expect

	~~If you do not want your subscription moved to UVLists~~, ~~unsubscribe from the existing Barnard~~ list ~~by 10/27/2026~~. ~~Unsubscribing from the existing list is what tells us not to transfer your subscription~~.		Until the move, continue sending list messages to barnard@lists.vitalcommunities.org.

	~~Using the old~~ list~~'s web interface~~		Beginning on 10/27/2026, send list messages to barnard-discuss@lists.uvlists.org.

	1. ~~Open the unsubscribe page:~~		You will receive a final notice from the Vital Communities list, followed by a welcome message from UVLists with instructions for using the new list.

	~~https://lists.vitalcommunities.org/lists/signoff/barnard~~		More information before the move

	2. ~~Enter the email~~ address ~~that is subscribed to~~ the ~~old~~ list.		As the transition date approaches, UVLists will send additional information to help you get ready, including:
	~~3. Follow~~ the ~~instructions on~~ the ~~page and complete any confirmation step~~.		- Steps you can take to help ensure UVLists messages reach your inbox rather than your spam or junk folder.
			- Contact cards you can add to your address book with the new list posting address.
			- Reminders about the transition date and how to use the new list.

	~~By email~~		You can also visit the migration page on our wiki for details about the move, answers to common questions, and updates:

	1. ~~From the email address that is subscribed to the old list, send a blank message to:~~		https://uvlists.org/wiki/Vital_Communities_List_Migration

	~~barnard-unsubscribe@lists.vitalcommunities.org~~		How to opt out

	~~2. If~~ you ~~receive a confirmation request, follow its instructions~~ to ~~finish unsubscribing~~.		To opt out of the transfer, you need to unsubscribe from the existing Barnard list by 10/27/2026. You can do this on the web or by email.

	~~Anyone who unsubscribes from~~ the ~~existing list by the deadline will not be transferred~~. ~~You may also unsubscribe from~~ the ~~new~~ list ~~at any time after the move~~.		On the web:
			1. Open https://lists.vitalcommunities.org/lists/signoff/barnard
			2. Enter the email address where you receive list messages.

	~~Please add barnard-discuss@lists.uvlists.org to your contacts, but do not use it until~~ the ~~transition is~~ complete.		Follow the instructions and complete any required confirmation.

	~~For questions about the move or help unsubscribing from the existing list, contact helpdesk@uvlists.org.~~		By email:

	~~Thank~~ you,		From the email address where you receive list messages, send a blank message to barnard-unsubscribe@lists.vitalcommunities.org
	~~The~~ UVLists ~~team~~
			If you receive a confirmation request, follow its instructions to complete your unsubscribe request.

			Unsubscribing takes you off the existing list and prevents your subscription from being transferred. If you stay subscribed through the move, you can still unsubscribe from UVLists at any time.

			Need help?

			For questions about the move or help unsubscribing, contact helpdesk@uvlists.org.

			Thank you for being part of your community’s list.
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UVListsBot: Keep migration material out of the mailing list directory

2026-10-19T06:30:10Z

Keep migration material out of the mailing list directory

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KurthBemis at 15:43, 18 October 2026

2026-10-18T15:43:59Z

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KurthBemis: Created page with "== Sample Announcement Text ==

  Subject: Important: Barnard is moving to UVLists as Barnard-Discuss  Hello,  On 10/27/2026, Barnard will move from Vital Communities to UVLists, the volunteer-run nonprofit taking responsibility for Upper Valley community email lists.  As part of the move, the list is being renamed from Barnard to Barnard-Discuss. This is the same Barnard community list; its name, address, and service provider are changing.  What this means..."

2026-10-18T15:22:36Z

Created page with "== Sample Announcement Text == <pre> <nowiki> Subject: Important: Barnard is moving to UVLists as Barnard-Discuss Hello, On 10/27/2026, Barnard will move from Vital Communities to UVLists, the volunteer-run nonprofit taking responsibility for Upper Valley community email lists. As part of the move, the list is being renamed from Barnard to Barnard-Discuss. This is the same Barnard community list; its name, address, and service provider are changing. What this means..."

New page

== Sample Announcement Text ==

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Subject: Important: Barnard is moving to UVLists as Barnard-Discuss

Hello,

On 10/27/2026, Barnard will move from Vital Communities to UVLists, the volunteer-run nonprofit taking responsibility for Upper Valley community email lists.

As part of the move, the list is being renamed from Barnard to Barnard-Discuss. This is the same Barnard community list; its name, address, and service provider are changing.

What this means for you

- You do not need to subscribe again. Unless you unsubscribe from the existing Barnard list by 10/27/2026, we will transfer your subscription to the new list.
- We will preserve your individual-message or digest delivery preference.
- Continue using barnard@lists.vitalcommunities.org until the move. Beginning on 10/27/2026, send messages to barnard-discuss@lists.uvlists.org.
- You will receive a final notice from the old list and then a welcome message from the new list.

How to opt out of the transfer

If you do not want your subscription moved to UVLists, unsubscribe from the existing Barnard list by 10/27/2026. Unsubscribing from the existing list is what tells us not to transfer your subscription.

Using the old list's web interface

1. Open the unsubscribe page:

https://lists.vitalcommunities.org/lists/signoff/barnard

2. Enter the email address that is subscribed to the old list.
3. Follow the instructions on the page and complete any confirmation step.

By email

1. From the email address that is subscribed to the old list, send a blank message to:

barnard-unsubscribe@lists.vitalcommunities.org

2. If you receive a confirmation request, follow its instructions to finish unsubscribing.

Anyone who unsubscribes from the existing list by the deadline will not be transferred. You may also unsubscribe from the new list at any time after the move.

Please add barnard-discuss@lists.uvlists.org to your contacts, but do not use it until the transition is complete.

For questions about the move or help unsubscribing from the existing list, contact helpdesk@uvlists.org.

Thank you,
The UVLists team
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