[nagdu] Reminder of list rules

Thu Jul 12 17:30:53 UTC 2012

 hi marsha,
 i understand. the roles.
 thanks. for sharing  them a again.

 you are a good manderager. of the list.

On Jul 12, 2012, at 10:15 AM, Marsha Drenth wrote:

> List, 
> 
> 
> 
> As we have had quite a few new folks join our list in the last week and
> month, I wanted to post the list rules just so everyone knows what is
> expected. Most of the things are common sense, and everyone has been pretty
> good. I would ask that we all try harder in not posting the one word, one
> line messages please. And please remember to change the subject line. As I
> hope you all know, I do not like to be a meanie. Also if I email you off
> list, to gently remind you about those one word one line messages, please
> don't just ignore me and continue to post them. If you want to respond to
> several people in one big email do that. But we are growing, and with the
> more members we have, the more email we will have. At convention there was
> 250plus list members. That number is higher now with the few new people
> around. Please read, and if you have any comments, email me off list. My
> email is at the bottom of the email.  
> 
> 
> 
> So here are the 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. If you need help learning how to reply to list members directly,
> please ask someone. There are plenty of list members who use various email
> programs and who can give you instructions. 
> 
> 7. 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 
> 
> 
> 
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