The Magdalen list is hosted by Blackhall Communications, a private society in the United Kingdom. The server computer is located at an ISP in the United States.

The email system that supports us is free software called "ezmlm".

Only in England is a Public House private, and a Public School private. Magdalen's Rose and Compass is open to every member of the public that the publican feels is properly behaved, but should the publican decide to eject you, then that's it. There is no appeal, no due process, no democracy. Should you be so outraged by this that you wish to start your own online community with its own rules, the management of Blackhall Communication will almost certainly be willing to accommodate you. Email to georginaherb@herberthouse.org will reach them.

The Magdalen List is overseen by a Publican and two Assistant Publicans who have all the same rights and responsibilities as the Publican. If the Publican feels a post violates the norms of the List, the matter will be addressed in whatever way they deem fit. The Publican decides who is welcome here and who is not. There is no due process. This is a benevolent dictatorship, not a democracy.

The Publican's job is to keep Magdalen a safe, valuable, and loving place, and if he believes that the best way to do that is to remove you from Magdalen, well, so be it. You can reach the management at magdalen-owner@herberthouse.org. The Publican is Jim Handsfield; the Assistants are Gillian Barr and Scott Knitter.

Much loved Assistant Publican Mary Jane Anderson died on 23 May 2006.

Please join us also in this prayer from our chaplain, Tony Clavier:

Blessed Lord:
You walked the hills of Galilee with your friends. At evening you shared your stories and listened, broke bread and drank of the fruit of the vine. Be with us as we share together as brothers and sisters and in our enjoyment grant us your presence always. Amen.

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