Since the problem is a relative handful of large attachments, could a solution just be to provide a repository for mailing list members to store such files, yielding a URL they could use in an email ? Then, the usual list feedback would keep the attachment sizes manageable. Obviously, there would be some issues about security (e.g., avoiding hidden porn storage), but they don't seem insurmountable in context For example, the link could be non-functional until the URL was used in an email to the appropriate mailing list. Then, the usual moderation tools should suffice to take care of inappropriate content. Regards Marshall On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 1:57 PM, Cyrus Daboo <cyrus@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi Pete, > > > --On March 15, 2012 10:49:25 AM -0500 Pete Resnick <presnick@xxxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote: > >>> Along those lines how about setting up an IETF IMAP server with >>> mailboxes for each mailing list hosted by the IETF? >> >> >> There has been a discussion under way for some time to get that to >> happen. I believe RFP's are being thought about (or written). > > > Right, so isn't this, > <http://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-sparks-genarea-mailarch-05>, entirely > satisfiable via IMAP? At the very least I think that draft needs another > requirement: > > * Users must be easily able to reply to archived messages using their email > client of choice. In particular, replies need to preserve threading > information in the form of References and In-Reply-To email headers. > > > -- > Cyrus Daboo >