GUIDE TO NETIQUETTE
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Save the welcome message that you receive when you join the list. It tells you how to subscribe and unsubscribe.
If your mail stops coming, and you haven't unsubscribed, please contact us and let us know. We don't want you to miss out. ^_^
Refrain from sending attachments to the list. They don't always translate properly, and may contain viruses and other harmful bits.
When you reply to a message, don't include the entire length of the original message in your post if it is not pertinent. Take the time to use your delete key and select the small part that is pertinent to your letter.
Avoid posting "Me Too" messages, i.e., short replies to the whole list just to say that you agree or had a similar reaction or experience. It is better to send these by private mail to the original poster. If you have something valuable to add, then by all means send this to the list.
Label the content of your post in the subject line. If the subject in your response differs from the one your are replying to, update the subject line to match your new topic. The form "XXX (was YYY)" works well for changing topics.
All mail to Crumbling_ANB_ should be directly related to the channel. For example, don't send humor columns, chain letters, other people's inspirational poetry, etc, no matter how wonderful or necessary you may find it. These things occupy valuable space in mailboxes, some of which are really small or already overflowing.
Take care in what you write. Remember that many people will read your post, and it will be archived by the Yahoo for a very long time.
Consider your audience. Email always sounds harsher than it is because there are no accompanying gestures or facial expressions.
Try not to give offense or be easily offended yourself. When you make your points keep your tone polite. Respond to the issues not to the personal attributes.
Flaming means sending harsh abusive mail. It includes such things as name-calling, public criticism of another member of the group, personal attacks, baiting, raising issues, or responding to posts in a deliberately inflammatory manner.
Persistent disagreements with another person should be moved to private email and off of the list.
The best way to stop a flame fest from happening is to ignore the folks who try to start them. Please notify the Mods if you feel that the discussion is getting out of hand, hurtful, or oppressive. Remember, some people love "flamebaiting", and falling for their trap is letting them win.
*Never* repost private email to the mailing list (or any other forum or media) without permission of the original author. That's just rude and insensitive, and potentially hurtful. If you have permission to repost a message or information, please make the author anonymous at request, or give credit at request.
Don't post your phone number or address to the list without understanding the potential consequences. It is better to send personal information by private email.
You should capitalize words only to highlight an important point or to distinguish a title or heading. Capitalizing whole sentences that are not titles is SHOUTING! *Asterisks* surrounding a word can be used to make a stronger point, or denote an action. I.E.- *Iceburg reads the netiquette article* Try not to write an entire message in lower case, either.
Try to limit line length to approximately 65-70 characters and above 55 characters. Use your automatic word wrap if available.
Keep the length of your signatures modest. The absolute MAXIMUM is about 2 inches. If it is more, we will ask you to adjust it.
