[nfbmi-talk] Fw: Purpose Statement and Participant Guidelines, Michigan Commission for the Blind Vision 2020 Listserv

[Joe Sontag]

Who decides what's constructive, respectful or productive; and what distinguishes an opinion expressed strongly from "bullying?" 
Just asking rhetorical questions, of course.

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> To: MCB2020-L at LISTSERV.MICHIGAN.GOV
> Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 9:50 AM
> Subject: Purpose Statement and Participant Guidelines, Michigan Commission for the Blind Vision 2020 Listserv
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> Michigan Commission for the Blind Vision 2020 Listserv
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> Purpose Statement and Participant Guidelines
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> (Note:  This informational message will be sent to all members of the listserv each month.)
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> The purpose of this listserv is to provide an interactive forum for people who are blind or visually impaired, rehabilitation 
> professionals, and others interested in issues related to blindness to share useful information, insights, and issues, and to have 
> respectful and productive conversations about these topics.  Our goal is to provide a means for constructive communication for 
> list members to benefit from each other's knowledge, information, and insights.
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> Please refrain from sending off-topic posts.
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> Please refrain from posting anything related to pending litigation involving the Michigan Commission for the Blind.
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> Please remain respectful of others' opinions at all times.
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> While thoughtful, informed discussion and even thoughtful disagreement is encouraged, bullying will not be tolerated.
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> Please include your first and last name in your postings.  This courtesy will be helpful to all listerv users and facilitate more 
> effective communications.
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> We are seeking to have informed and thoughtful discussions and, as such, please include specific information about the topic 
> (ideally, a link), not just a general reference to "the education bill" or "the newspaper article."
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> Please take private discussions or off-topic conversations off-list.  In other words, send such messages to the individual 
> directly, rather than to the entire list.  As stated above, bullying will not be tolerated and a participant may receive a 
> warning, have his/her posts moderated, or, as a last resort, be removed from the list.
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> The MCB Vision 2020 Listserv has been a useful communication tool, providing opportunities for interesting dialogue on numerous 
> issues affecting individuals who are blind.  Your continued participation is encouraged, welcomed, and appreciated.  Any questions 
> regarding the use of this listserv may be addressed to Susan Turney at 517-241-8631 or turneys at michigan.gov.
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