Re: [atlarge-discuss] list confrontation(s)

[Joop Teernstra <terastra@terabytz.co.nz>]

At 05:33 a.m. 9/06/2003, Sotiris Sotiropoulos wrote:
> All,
>
> I understand that some members may have taken issue with my onlist manner
> (s).  I will not deny that I have been rather restive in some instances,
> but certainly not without good cause.

That is true.

>  HOWEVER, henceforth, I will make
> every effort to tone down my language and to present my justifiably strong
> sentiments in a more inoffensive manner.  Which does not mean that I am
> backing away from any of my previously stated positions.
Great!  Thanks.

Yvonne asked for rules.

For the new members-only ML, I propose that we lay down some rules as part 
of the subscription process.


Mailing List Rules

1. This Mailing List is a volunteer effort of icannatlarge members. Respect 
it. It is there to support  a cooperative effort that should earn the 
respect of all.

2. This forum is not moderated in the sense of pre-vetting of messages by 
the moderator(s). Moderation consists of exhortations by a moderator who 
reminds forum members of the rules and can give warnings.

In order to prevent unpleasant situations from arising remember the golden 
rule: "do not feed the troll", i.e., ignore the person who tries to abuse 
the list by stirring up emotions.

3. Remain civil at all times, even when you feel provoked. Persistent 
incivility will be rewarded with removal from the Forum.

You agree not to post any abusive, obscene, vulgar, slanderous, hateful, 
threatening, sexually-orientated or any other material that may violate any 
applicable laws. Doing so willfully may lead to you being immediately and 
permanently banned or you posting rights being restricted.
As a subscriber  you agree that  any posting that you have made is being 
stored in a web based archive.
Civility includes not to repost private correspondence, unless such 
correspondence was abusive or threatening and its reposting is in the 
public interest.

4. Provocations by way of false statements.
Many of the people that will congregate here initially have interacted with 
each other before. Some may want to repeat the pattern of character 
assassination that has prevailed on other mailing lists.


The following rules will apply with regards to False Statements:
False statements can be made innocently as a result of an honest mistake in 
recollection.
However, they can also serve as provocations that skirt the civility rule.

a. When a false statement is made, each member who knows otherwise has the 
right to challenge the statement with the comment FALSE or PLEASE RETRACT.
b. When such a challenge is issued, the poster so challenged must provide 
evidence of the truth of his statement within 5 days, or retract.
c. Repeated refusal to retract unproven statements is followed by removal 
from the Mailing list.
d. When the challenged statement is a negative, (such as "I have never 
said...") and therefore not provable, the challenger must provide proof 
that the statement is false or retract his challenge within 5 days.
e. Refusal to retract an unproven FALSE challenge in case of a negative 
statement can also lead to removal from the Mailing list.

5. Mail posted to the list should be free of attachments.

6. At times of heavy list traffic, the moderator may impose daily posting 
limits for all.

These rules are enforced at the discretion of an elected  Moderator and 
will be in force until replaced with democratically agreed rules via a vote.

By subscribing you agree to be bound by these rules.


-joop-


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