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+Welcome to the %(real_name)s@%(host_name)s mailing list!
+%(welcome)s
+To post to this list, send your message to:
+
+ %(emailaddr)s
+
+General information about the mailing list is at:
+
+ %(listinfo_url)s
+
+If you ever want to unsubscribe or change your options (eg, switch to or
+from digest mode, change your password, etc.), visit your subscription
+page at:
+
+ %(optionsurl)s
+%(umbrella)s
+You can also make such adjustments via email by sending a message to:
+
+ %(real_name)s-request@%(host_name)s
+
+with the word `help' in the subject or body (don't include the
+quotes), and you will get back a message with instructions.
+
+You must know your password to change your options (including changing
+the password, itself) or to unsubscribe without confirmation. It is:
+
+ %(password)s
+
+Normally, Mailman will remind you of your %(host_name)s mailing list
+passwords once every month, although you can disable this if you
+prefer. This reminder will also include instructions on how to
+unsubscribe or change your account options. There is also a button on
+your options page that will email your current password to you.
+
+Data protection:
+To send emails to you, we are storing your email address. It is only
+visible to list owners. You can delete it any time at %(optionsurl)s.
+Furthermore, emails you are sending to the list are being archived --
+including the sender and all destination email adresses of the email.
+This archive is available publicly on the internet in the case of
+public lists; otherwise it is available to current and future list
+members.