[clue-talk] List etiquette

[Nate Duehr]

Of course, #3 doesn't apply for CLUE-JOBS, right?

Just a sanity check.  ;-)

Nate

Jeff Cann wrote:

>Greetings.
>
>After about 6 years (or more), we [clue admins] got around to listing the 
>'traditional' list etiquette guidelines.  We're not slow to respond, we just 
>like to deliberate... :^P
>
>New members will now receive these guidelines in their subscription welcome 
>messages.  But for those already subscribed, you can review the list 
>guidelines on the list home page of any list.    Here's some examples:
>
>CLUE Cert : http://clue.denver.co.us/mailman/listinfo/clue-cert
>CLUE Talk : http://clue.denver.co.us/mailman/listinfo/clue-talk 
>CLUE Tech : http://clue.denver.co.us/mailman/listinfo/clue-tech
>
>Here are the guidelines:
>
>1. Be kind to your fellow list members. If you feel the need to be offensive, 
>please reply directly to the sender, not the list.
>
>2. Please trim unnecessary information, including the poster's signatures and 
>portions not required to understand your reply, from replies to a list 
>message.
>
>3. CLUE members do not wish to receive unsolicited commercial offers, so 
>please don't send them to any list.
>
>4. CLUE has several lists, each with it's own preferred topic(s). Be sure you 
>read the list description before you post.
>
>5. Many people prefer that when you reply to a post, you do not put your reply 
>'on top' of the original post - commonly referred to as 'top posting'. The 
>main reason to avoid top posting is that the list conversation is much easier 
>to follow - especially in the archives - if you quote what you are replying 
>to and then add your comments after the quote.
>---------------- end guidelines ----------------
>
>Any questions or comments may be directed to me or the clue-admin list.
>
>Enjoy!
>Jeff
>  
>