[Massachusetts-NFB] Draft of NFBMA listserv guidelines

[Gene Kim]

Hi all,

Here is a draft document summarizing an initial set of guidelines to help
keep our listserv respectful, valuable, and welcoming for everyone. Please
note that this is a draft. If you have feedback, please email me directly
off list at gene.sh.kim at gmail.com so that I can consider incorporating it.
Anyone is welcome to send me feedback, but as a courtesy to those on the
list who would not like their inboxes filled with emails relating to this
topic, please send me feedback directly. The document is attached and
copy-pasted below.

Massachusetts NFB Listserv Guidelines

This list is a space for our community to share information, ask questions,
and connect. These guidelines help keep conversations welcoming and
valuable.


Topics and Posts

Make sure that your emails to the list are relevant to the National
Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts community. For example, emails
about guide dogs, tech accessibility, blindness skills and strategies,
local blindness resources, social events that everyone is invited to, and
announcements about Federation events are appropriate. Consider why your
message would be useful or interesting to this community. Keep unrelated
advertisements, chain emails, and general political arguments unrelated to
blindness or accessibility off the list.


Listserv Etiquette

When responding to emails on the list, make sure to be courteous toward
other list members. Move personal arrangements and one-on-one conversations
off-list. For example, an invitation to a social event belongs on the list,
but coordinating where someone should pick you up generally belongs in a
direct message. Participating actively in email discussions is encouraged
if the conversation could be helpful to the other members on the list;
emails like "thanks" or "got it" should generally go directly to the sender
rather than to the entire list. When replying to emails, make sure to
double-check who is in the To and CC fields of the email to ensure that you
are replying to the intended audience. Keep responses focused on the topic.
Personal attacks, insults, and harassment are not acceptable. Remember to
adhere to the NFB Code of Conduct
<https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct/code>.


Public Access and Privacy

This is a reminder that this is a public list; anyone on the internet is
able to subscribe, send emails, and read the emails you send. Also,
remember that this is a publicly indexed list, meaning all conversations
are publicly searchable by anyone on the internet. Keep sensitive
information off the list, including passwords, account numbers, and other
personally identifiable information. If you need to give someone your
address, phone number, or other personal information, send it directly to
that person. Also, get permission before sharing someone else’s personal
information or forwarding their private messages. Be cautious with
unexpected links, attachments, or requests for money or personal
information, even if the message appears to come from someone you know.

Cheers,
Gene
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