Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I subscribe?

You can subscribe by sending a blank e-mail to ashaar-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or use the subscription box on the Ashaar Index Page.

How do I unsubscribe?

You can unsubscribe by sending a blank e-mail to ashaar-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com.

How do I change the account(e-mail address) listed in the mailing list?

To change the e-mail address at which you receive your Ashaar posts, unsubscribe from your old account and subscribe from your new account. Please see that you are logged in to the appropriate e-mail account when subscribing or unsubscribing from the mailing list.

Can I post to the group?

Ashaar is an announcement type mailing list. This means that posts can be made by the moderator only. However, you can send in your contributions in the form of couplets for the topic of the week by e-mailing them to moderator@urdupoetry.com.

I won't be able to check my e-mail for some time. Do I need to unsubscribe?

You can unsubscribe if you want to. However, you can also ask us to change the delivery mode of the posts to "Web Only" so that your Inbox is not jammed with unread posts. As and when you come back, you can e-mail us at moderator@urdupoetry.com and we will change the delivery mode back to "Individual e-mails".

Where can I see the previous posts?

The previous posts are archived at this site and can be viewed either topic wise by browsing the Topic List or by browsing through the Archive.