[nagdu] NAGDU Email List Rules

Marsha Drenth marsha.drenth at gmail.com
Sat Aug 23 18:07:10 UTC 2014


> NAGDU Email List Rules:
>  
> *Be nice to others*
>  
> 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" or Thank you" or "Please email
> me off list.". If the message is one word or only one line, please send the
> message directly to the person to which you would like to respond.  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.
>  
> 7. All list members should include at least a first name and email address in the signature of each post. As of May 2014 the email management program that NFBnet utilizes does not allow for the easy access of who an email is from or the email in which the email is from. We should always be aware of who the author is. Email addresses should also be included as if members would like to take an conversation off list they have easy access to that address. Most email programs have a signature feature if you would like assistance in setting up that signature that is included in every email program please ask fellow techie list members how to set that up. 
>  
> 8. If a topic changes within a thread, please remember to change the subject
> line of the message. This will keep those who are looking for specific
> messages from reading everything. 
>  
> 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 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. 
>  
>   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 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.   Don't post anything you don't want the
> whole world to know such as: phone numbers, addresses, web site etc.
>  
>  
> If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email:
> marsha.drenth at gmail.com  

Marsha Drenth, NAGDU List Moderator 


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