A Surgical Internet Discussion List (Surginet)

Abstract

INTERNET DISCUSSION lists, also known as mailing lists or listserver groups, are subject-specific groups that communicate via e-mail through a central listserver managed by a moderator. Members of these lists may send postings directly to the list or reply to posts from others. Every post is copied to all members through their electronic mailboxes. Each discussion group has its own informal set of guidelines as to membership eligibility and list participation.¹