[stylist] Ruling on posting adult content to STYLIST

Thu Apr 29 13:55:20 UTC 2010

I think the simpler the better, right at the beginning of the e-mail:
contains strong language;
contains explicit descriptions of sex;
contains violence.

we are familiar with the NLS ratings.

not to restrict the thoughtfulness of an author, if he or she has 
text that a conservative christian might find offensive, a warning like
"religiously offensive material"

might do.

point is, the one who posts takes responsibility.
jc

At 04:30 AM 4/29/2010, you wrote:
>Barbra and Jim and others who would like the warning to read more
>specifically:
>
>Yes, the warning could be more specific. If one of you or a couple or
>several of you wish to get it worded out (there was an interesting phrase),
>then we can ask that it be used. (I was thinking that just may  be "the
>next" point needing clarification.)
>
>
>thank you all- this mailing list can truly be one of our best resources. And
>I say "can be," if we respectfully and intelligently make it be.
>
>Write on
>
>
>Respectfully yours
>Robert Leslie Newman
>President NFB Writers' division
>Writers' Division Website-
>http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
>Personal Website-
>http://www.thoughtprovoker.info
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Barbara Hammel
>Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 9:23 PM
>To: Writer's Division Mailing List
>Subject: Re: [stylist] Ruling on posting adult content to STYLIST
>
>Just "contains adult content"?  I'd think it more relevant to write
>"contains strong language" or "contains violence" or "contains descriptions
>of sex".  Adult content is pretty broad.  I, personally, might read if it
>had two of the statements but not the other.  It's what the Braille Book
>Review does so one be informed.
>Barbara
>
>A Congress that will always do its work in the dark must have something to
>hide.  The people have spoken, yet they do not listen.
>
>--------------------------------------------------
>From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <newmanrl at cox.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 7:44 PM
>To: "'Writer's Division Mailing List'" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>Subject: [stylist] Ruling on posting adult content to STYLIST
>
> > Division and STYLIST members:
> > RE: What is allowable to be posted to STYLIST
> >
> > as the President of the Division I have made a decision on what types
> > of writing samples will be allowed to be posted to STYLIST for
> > critique. This decision has come about after reading all messages
> > relating to members who were good enough to post their feelings. I
> > have also consulted the NFB webmaster to get his perspective on rules
> > that he is aware of , that you and I have not had to know of, until
> > now.
> >
> > Thus, based upon the general consensus of STYLIST members, and on the
> > NFB webmaster's  answer that there is not a specific ruling against
> > allowing the posting of the type of content we have been debating, and
> > because this Division and this forum is one of our major conduits for
> > seeking one another's assistance to improve our craft, it is hereby
> > ruled that members of this list can feel free to now post samplings of
> > any type of their work for helpful critique. the only requirement is
> > that you place a warning that the message contains adult content.
> >
> >
> > Robert Leslie Newman
> > President NFB Writers' division
> > Writers' Division Website-
> > http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
> > <blocked::http://www.nfb-writers-division.org/>
> > Personal Website-
> > http://www.thoughtprovoker.info
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