We have previously discussed the various options for email distribution lists in our post: Three Kinds of Distribution Lists.  However, we are often asked how to make distribution lists with special properties, such as:

• Only people who belong to the list can send to the list
• Have messages sent to the list be spam filtered
• Only forward messages with certain content in them to the list
• Block messages from certain people or with certain content in them
• Add custom headers to messages sent to the list
• Etc. –  the list goes on

These are all very doable at LuxSci by using a “4th” way of making a distribution list — using custom email filters.

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LuxSci has added a new, often requested feature to its User Groups collaboration tools — the ability to associate an “email address” with the User Group so that all messages sent to that custom email address are forwarded to all members of the User Group.  This is a Group Distribution List.

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LuxSci has updated its web-based User Group management interface from the ground up to provide users with a fast, modern, featureful experience.  The User Group WebAides user interface now matches that of WebMail, Address Books, Calendars, Tasks, and Passwords in AJAX-based Web 2.0 speed, data caching, and usability.

User Groups WebAides are very useful in a collaborative environment for:

• Sharing WebAides (i.e. calendars, files, etc.) or email folders with groups of users instead of or in addition to individuals.
• Encrypting individual entries (i.e. files or passwords) such that any group member can decrypt the item, as long as they are a member of the group
• Creating email distribution lists so that it is easy to email everyone in the group.

The major changes that come along with these user interface enhancements include:

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