[bit.listserv.lstsrv-l] LISTSERV distribution Error?

PMW1@PSUVM.BITNET (02/28/90)

>SUVM can't seem to handle mail sent to the Novell list from your site.  Gets
>treated as files, not mail, but then gets messed up with your From: line.
>Give me a call when you get a chance.

Apparently there is a combined length limit between the subscribed
userid@node and the optional user information e.g.,

    TELL LISTSERV SUB listx aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
    TELL LISTSERV SUB listy bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb

The FROM: field generated by LISTSERV (when a file is sent) to listx is
shorter than the generated FROM: field when sent to listy.

Depending on the length, a syntax error will be generated when the
FROM: field is processed.
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