I've made a few changes to how things will work on the automated list. Previously, I asked users to send a PM so I can manually add their email addresses to a list that was, well, just a small text file that the script goes through.
However, I know I can do it better! The server on which the script is running is a Mac OS X server with other cool features... like a listserv!
Being in IT myself, I'm always concerned about privacy and users' rights. Manually adding and deleting addresses from a list, to me, just doesn't provide people the "warm fuzzies" that if they choose to unsubscribe from the list, it will be handled in a timely manner. I may go out of town or out on vacation, and a removal request would sit there until I returned. However, a listserv can handle it for me, allowing the recipients to unsubscribe immediately at any time without my intervention.
I'm still working the kinks out and setting up all of the privacy settings, but I believe I've gotten them largely taken care of.
For those who wish to subscribe to the list, you may do so manually by going to
http://mail.whispers.org/mailman/listinfo/batlist
From there, you can subscribe as well as unsubscribe. You may also unsubscribe by sending an email to the listserv with "unsubscribe" in the subject line.
For those of you who contacted me earlier wishing to be added to the notifications, I'll add you to the listserv, unless you have any objections or concerns.
If OKC wants something similar, I'll be happy to set this up for them as well for free (well, just buy the equipment, my plane ticket and put me up for a night). It's easy to set up, and it requires minimal intervention on their part.