[nagdu] List Rules

Sat Aug 29 13:33:05 UTC 2015

I hope all of these rules will be enforced.  The one I know is
violated on a regular basis is 5 posts per day.  I also know I have
been guilty of going over that limit but plan to work very hard to
limit my posts.  What happens if people violate one of the rules?

On 8/28/15, Cindy Ray via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Because we have had a number of folks join the list in the past few weeks,
> and because many of us forget from time to time these very simple rules,
> this sseems like a nice time to do an end-of-summer posting.  Following is
> the list of rules
>
>
>
> Cindy Lou Ray
>
> cindyray at gmail.com <mailto:cindyray at gmail.com>
>
> 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
> National Federation of the Blind (
>
> 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:
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>
>
> *advertisements for any product or service you provide not prompted by a
>
> specific question from another list member
>
>
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> *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.
>
> 7. please refrain from posting an inordinate amount of email to the list.
> In
> order to cut down on the list traffic, list members will only be allowed to
> post 5 posts per day.  This
>
> list can be high volume at times.  Please respect the time of others on the
>
> list. Many times responses can be grouped into one email or emailed
> directly
> to a list member. Even the one line one word messages count towards the 5
> posts per day per member rule.
>
>
>
> 8. All list members are required to 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. We should always be aware of who the author is. Email
> addresses should also be included so that members who would like to take a
> conversation off list will have easy access to that address. Most email
> programs have a signature feature. If you would like assistance in setting
> up that signature including your E-mail address by using the feature in
> your
> E-mail program that allows you to do so, please ask fellow techie list
> members how to set that up.
>
>
>
> 9. 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.
>
> 6. If your posting a link, please include a bit of information about the
> link in the message body, including what it is that made you think the list
> would enjoy checking it out. It is also recommended that persons who post
> links, copy and paste the article into the email, including the link, so
> that all members who are reading the email can read the article.
>
>
>
>
>
> 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 an 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:
>
>  <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nagdu_nfbnet.org> marsha.drenth at
> gmail.com or
>
> cindyray at gmail.com <mailto:cindyray at gmail.com>
>
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Marianne Denning, TVI, MA
Teacher of students who are blind or visually impaired
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