The list has been in existence (believe it or not continuously) since 1996.

The original list serve, while unaffiliated with any organization (AASM, SRS, ESRS, etc.) was originally established by Dr. Michael Perlis with IT support from University of Rochester.

Currently, the list continues to be edited, loosely, by Dr. Perlis (Now at University of Pennsylvania). Technical and creative support is provided by Dr. Michael Grandner (also at Penn).