[nagdu] the list rules

[Julie J.]

Hello all!

It's been a while since I've posted the list rules.  So here you go!

*Be nice to others* this is really the only rule and if everyone can do 
this I'll forgive all other

Indiscretions.Being nice includes:

1. Using a courteous and respectful tone and language.If in doubt don't 
post it.Please feel free to disagree with any idea, concept or topic, 
but disagreement does not preclude manners. In Short-no flaming. This 
list is publicly archived and may be read by minors.

2. being respectful of others time by staying on topic.The main topic of 
the list is guide dogs.Occasional discussions of general blindness 
issues or other types of service animals are acceptable.Also there will 
be posts on NFB initiatives and related announcements.NAGDU is a 
division of the NFB.

3. Any announcement for any sales, collection, donation or other 
exchange of goods or service not directly related to NFB or NAGDU is not 
allowed. Guide dog related Product recommendations in which you do not 
receive direct financial compensation are completely acceptable and 
appreciated.Likewise if there is a direct question about a product or 
service that you provide you are free to respond with your sales 
information to that specific question.It is perfectly acceptable to have 
a link to your product web site in your signature line.Examples of 
acceptable discussion of goods or services:

*announcements of NFB affiliate, chapter and division fundraisers

*answering questions regarding guide dog related goods and services you 
provide

*discussion of a product you have used

Examples of inappropriate goods and services posts:

*advertisements for any product or service you provide not prompted by a 
specific question from another list member

*advertisements having to do with goods or services unrelated to guide dogs

4. No discussion of any sort of criminal activities.

5. Every effort should be made to provide accurate and up to date 
information about laws regarding guide dogs.Please be prepared to 
provide the specific law you are referencing in the discussion.

6. All posts should be of substance and add to the discussion.Please 
refrain from post like, "I agree" or "me too".Also please refrain from 
posting an inordinate amount of email to the list.This list can be high 
volume at times.Please respect the time of others on the list.

Continued violation of the rules after being warned will result in 
removal from the list.

That's all the rules.The below are things that would be very much 
appreciated, but are not mandatory.

1. Trim your posts.This means to remove all that header info from a 
forwarded message or the 13 previous messages in the thread that you are 
replying to.It's just courtesy.Personally I don't read forwarded 
messages if they start out with a mile long list of email addresses.

2. If you're posting pictures please include a description of them.The 
majority of list members cannot see the pictures so a text description 
is very much appreciated.

3. If you ask a question about a situation you are experiencing 
requesting advice, please update us on the resolution of the problem.It 
is just really nice to know how things worked out and the information 
might prove useful to someone else.

4. If you're posting an attachment please let us know in the body of 
your message what the attachment contains.

5. Please change the subject line to reflect the current subject of the 
body of the message.

6. Please keep forwarded messages to a minimum.Remember the message 
should be relevant to guide dog users in a large geographic area.If the 
message has nothing to do with guide dogs, don't forward it.


Things to keep in mind:
1. This list is open to anyone interested in guide dogs.This includes 
but is not limited to: guide dog users, former guide dog users, future 
guide dog users, puppy raisers, guide dog trainers, guide dog program 
employees, owner trainers, pet dog trainers, friends and family of guide 
dog users, guide horse users etc. It is not necessary to be a NFB or 
NAGDU member to join or participate on the list.
2. This list is publically archived.This means that anyone with an 
internet connection can read posts.You do not need to be a list member 
to read the messages. Don't post anything you don't want the whole world 
to know such as: phone numbers, addresses, web site etc.

That's it.As always I am available to answer questions.My

Email address is:julielj at neb.rr.com

Thanks!
Julie
NAGDU lis moderator