diff --git a/next/register.html b/next/register.html index 0a96b8db3..d93ce5154 100644 --- a/next/register.html +++ b/next/register.html @@ -447,16 +447,13 @@ in order to register for the IOCCC.

Look for an automated email message from the FreeLists List Manager (ecartis@freelists.org).

The email message will have the subject:

Subscription consent for 'ioccc28-reg'
+

NOTE: Be aware that your email service, application and/or Internet +service provider may modify email subject lines. For example, some string +may have been prepended or appended to the subject line. Be aware of +this when you search for the Subscription consent” email.

NOTE: The “Subscription consent” email is usually sent by the FreeLists List Manager within a minute after clicking the ((Next >>)) button. If you don’t see the “Subscription consent” email, check your spam folder.

-

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLE DEVICES: recently Apple has decided to modify subject lines -from emails that are ‘unchecked’ so the subject might look instead like:

-
***UNCHECKED*** Subscription consent for 'ioccc28-reg'
-

With phones it can take almost the entire preview so if you’re using an Apple -product (like an iPad, iPhone or Mac) make sure to check for this. It appears to -happen on all devices as it is on their end (their MTA), not users. Yes this -even happens when the recipient address is not an Apple address!

NOTE: If are having trouble receiving the “Subscription consent” email, Contact the IOCCC, and you have tried several times, ask the IOCCC judges for assistance.

diff --git a/next/register.md b/next/register.md index af5fb62c8..9bf514dff 100644 --- a/next/register.md +++ b/next/register.md @@ -35,22 +35,15 @@ The email message will have the subject: Subscription consent for 'ioccc28-reg' ``` +**NOTE**: Be aware that your email service, application and/or Internet +service provider may modify email subject lines. For example, some string +may have been prepended or appended to the subject line. Be aware of +this when you search for the Subscription consent" email. + **NOTE**: The "Subscription consent" email is usually sent by the FreeLists List Manager within a minute after clicking the **((Next >>))** button. If you don't see the "Subscription consent" email, check your spam folder. -**IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLE DEVICES**: recently Apple has decided to modify subject lines -from emails that are 'unchecked' so the subject might look instead like: - -``` -***UNCHECKED*** Subscription consent for 'ioccc28-reg' -``` - -With phones it can take almost the entire preview so if you're using an Apple -product (like an iPad, iPhone or Mac) make sure to check for this. It appears to -happen on all devices as it is on their end (their MTA), not users. Yes this -even happens when the recipient address is not an Apple address! - **NOTE**: If are having trouble receiving the "Subscription consent" email, [Contact the IOCCC](../contact.html), and you have tried several times, ask the [IOCCC judges](../judges.html) for assistance.