Theos-Talk Archives (April 1996 Message tl00602)

That's a good list to start with.

How about adding something to the effect that there should be some
consideration of other human beings. The consideration would consist of the
length & content of the messages, & also somehow would exclude hurtful
personal remarks, ie taking into account that the people who read the
message also have feelings.

Liesel
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>In message <199604160324.AA30164@zipper.zip.com.au>, Michelle Donald
><michelle@zip.com.au> writes
>>> I think this list needs a moderator.  I nominate Alan.  This discussion
>>> will, I hope, lead to a decision.
>
>We already know a moderator is not for theos lists.
>>
>>Or if not at least some netiquette guidelines, about conserving
>>bandwdith and increasing value to participants by:
>>
>>1) judicious quoting - not none - making some posts meaningless or
>>complete quote leaving in unecessary details.
>>2) on topic
>>3) more than I agree - this doesnt add to discussion unless a vote is
>>being called for
>>4)emailing direct rather than to the list where ones response is to
>>the individual rather than the group participating in the list.
>>
>>If you can think of more please feel free to add them...
>>
>>yours in fellowship
>>
>>Michelle Donald
>
>These are useful and serious points - I think some of us could take note
>and try to be more selective.  The "Reply" button can be quick and easy
>to use, but the result may not always be useful to all readers.  I know
>I get tempted by this, and sometimes alter a reply to go the an
>individual rather than the list.  I could do it more often, I know, and
>am posting this reply to Michelle to the list for consideration by
>others.
>
>Alan
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