[nagdu] the list rules

[Natalie]

Thanks, Julie.  I apologize for any verbal indiscretions.
Best,
Nat and Liam Joshua, who is celebrating his seventh birthday today

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 10:57 AM
Subject: [nagdu] the list rules


> 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
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