[nagdu] List Rules

Sat Aug 29 14:28:23 UTC 2015

Marianne, 
Yes, the five posts per day per member is the one rule that most people have issues in following. The rule was put into place to reduce list traffic, as we have 350 members. 
In the past if there was a good discussion currently going on, I tried not to hinder that if people went over a little. I also know that people get busy, and forget. 
If your one of those people who on a regular cases violates the posting limit, you will get an email from me or Cindy. Violate the rule a second time, second warning. Third time violation, third warning. Then that person will be put on moderated status. In the eons that I have been moderating, I have not given anyone a third warning. 
Does this help? 

Marsha drenth  
email: marsha.drenth at gmail.com  
Sent with my IPhone  
Please note that this email communication has been sent using my iPhone. As such, I may have used dictation and had made attempts to mitigate errors. Please do not be hesitant to ask for clarification as necessary. 

> On Aug 29, 2015, at 9:33 AM, Marianne Denning via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> *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.
>> 
>> 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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