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doc/mailing-list-faq: auto unsubscribe due to DMARC

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Signed-off-by: Lou Logan <lou@lrcd.com>
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@ -257,20 +257,25 @@ with the subject @emph{set delivery off}. To re-enable mail delivery send a
message to @email{ffmpeg-user-request@@ffmpeg.org} with the subject message to @email{ffmpeg-user-request@@ffmpeg.org} with the subject
@emph{set delivery on}. @emph{set delivery on}.
@anchor{Why is the mailing list munging my address?}
@section Why is the mailing list munging my address? @section Why is the mailing list munging my address?
This is due to subscribers that use a mail service with a DMARC reject policy This is due to subscribers that use an email service with a DMARC reject policy
which adds difficulties to mailing list operators. which adds difficulties to mailing list operators.
The mailing list must re-write (munge) the @emph{From:} header for such users; The mailing list must re-write (munge) the @emph{From:} header for such users;
otherwise their mail service will reject and bounce the message resulting in otherwise their email service will reject and bounce the message resulting in
automatic unsubscribing from the mailing list. automatic unsubscribing from the mailing list.
When sending a message these users will see @emph{via <mailing list name>} When sending a message these users will see @emph{via <mailing list name>}
added to their name and the @emph{From:} address munged to the address of added to their name and the @emph{From:} address munged to the address of
the particular mailing list. the particular mailing list.
If you want to avoid this then please use a different mail service. If you want to avoid this then please use a different email service.
Note that ffmpeg-devel does not apply any munging as it causes issues with
patch authorship. As a result users with an email service with a DMARC reject
policy may be automatically unsubscribed due to rejected and bounced messages.
@chapter Rules and Etiquette @chapter Rules and Etiquette
@ -370,6 +375,15 @@ form a multi-part message is recommended by email standards.
Check your spam folder. Check your spam folder.
@end itemize @end itemize
@anchor{Why do I keep getting unsubscribed from ffmpeg-devel?}
@section Why do I keep getting unsubscribed from ffmpeg-devel?
Users with an email service that has a DMARC reject or quarantine policy may be
automatically unsubscribed from the ffmpeg-devel mailing list due to the mailing
list messages being continuously rejected and bounced back.
Consider using a different email service.
@anchor{Who do I contact if I have a problem with the mailing list?} @anchor{Who do I contact if I have a problem with the mailing list?}
@section Who do I contact if I have a problem with the mailing list? @section Who do I contact if I have a problem with the mailing list?