For what it's worth, I have composed another set of guidelines.
Feel free to use them or not. --Bonnie
Posting Guidelines [DRAFT 082603]
Welcome to the LBNA email discussion list. Here are a few
friendly guidelines for posting to the list.
--Before posting a question, please read the LBNA FAQ. It
answers many common questions. Also, read the list for a while
and familiarize yourself with the posters and the topics that are
discussed.
--Because the list has such a large number of posts, please do
not post excessively. Try to keep your posts short and to the
point.
--Make the subject line of your post as specific as possible and
include the state, if applicable. Some examples: MA: New
Waltham Boxes; NY: Poughkeepsie Gathering Oct. 19-20
--When replying to posts, don't quote the entire post but just the
lines you are referring to. Also, it's best to reply only if you have
something new to add. Avoid replying only with "ditto" or "me
too."
--Keep the subject of a thread up-to-date. If you change the
content of the thread, please change the subject line accordingly.
This makes it easier for people to decide if they want to read your
message.
--Don't add attachments. They spread viruses like wildfire.
--And last but not least: Thanks for joining from LBNA email
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Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
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Started on 2003-08-26
Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
From: monotropa (bsennott@crocker.com) |
Date: 2003-08-26 15:03:21 UTC
Re: Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
From: Lauren May (lauren@webeans.net) |
Date: 2003-08-26 16:01:10 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "monotropa"
wrote:
> For what it's worth, I have composed another set of guidelines.
> Feel free to use them or not. --Bonnie
Oooh, I like this one. Says the same basic things, but without
*sounding* insulting...even though I feel that the first set was done
more "tongue-n-cheek" than it was meant to be really insulting.
This set of guidelines I feel will be less likely to be taken as
offensive.
Lauren May
NJ Happy Homeschooler
Fortress of the Heart
Fort Heart Homeschool
wrote:
> For what it's worth, I have composed another set of guidelines.
> Feel free to use them or not. --Bonnie
Oooh, I like this one. Says the same basic things, but without
*sounding* insulting...even though I feel that the first set was done
more "tongue-n-cheek" than it was meant to be really insulting.
This set of guidelines I feel will be less likely to be taken as
offensive.
Lauren May
NJ Happy Homeschooler
Fortress of the Heart
Fort Heart Homeschool
Re: [LbNA] Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
From: Deb King (debean75@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-08-26 09:43:12 UTC-07:00
These guidelines are much kinder and gentler. The only problem is.. if new folks aren't reading the FAQs, why and where would they search out a list of guidelines? The same people are going to be sniping at newbies to "go read the guidelines" as now they say "go read the FAQs". How are these going to help if no one reads them? Is someone going to post them daily? Just gently wondering.
Debean - MD
monotropa wrote:
For what it's worth, I have composed another set of guidelines.
Feel free to use them or not. --Bonnie
Posting Guidelines [DRAFT 082603]
Welcome to the LBNA email discussion list. Here are a few
friendly guidelines for posting to the list.
--Before posting a question, please read the LBNA FAQ. It
answers many common questions. Also, read the list for a while
and familiarize yourself with the posters and the topics that are
discussed.
--Because the list has such a large number of posts, please do
not post excessively. Try to keep your posts short and to the
point.
--Make the subject line of your post as specific as possible and
include the state, if applicable. Some examples: MA: New
Waltham Boxes; NY: Poughkeepsie Gathering Oct. 19-20
--When replying to posts, don't quote the entire post but just the
lines you are referring to. Also, it's best to reply only if you have
something new to add. Avoid replying only with "ditto" or "me
too."
--Keep the subject of a thread up-to-date. If you change the
content of the thread, please change the subject line accordingly.
This makes it easier for people to decide if they want to read your
message.
--Don't add attachments. They spread viruses like wildfire.
--And last but not least: Thanks for joining from LBNA email
discussion list. We look forward to getting to know you!
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monotropa
For what it's worth, I have composed another set of guidelines.
Feel free to use them or not. --Bonnie
Posting Guidelines [DRAFT 082603]
Welcome to the LBNA email discussion list. Here are a few
friendly guidelines for posting to the list.
--Before posting a question, please read the LBNA FAQ. It
answers many common questions. Also, read the list for a while
and familiarize yourself with the posters and the topics that are
discussed.
--Because the list has such a large number of posts, please do
not post excessively. Try to keep your posts short and to the
point.
--Make the subject line of your post as specific as possible and
include the state, if applicable. Some examples: MA: New
Waltham Boxes; NY: Poughkeepsie Gathering Oct. 19-20
--When replying to posts, don't quote the entire post but just the
lines you are referring to. Also, it's best to reply only if you have
something new to add. Avoid replying only with "ditto" or "me
too."
--Keep the subject of a thread up-to-date. If you change the
content of the thread, please change the subject line accordingly.
This makes it easier for people to decide if they want to read your
message.
--Don't add attachments. They spread viruses like wildfire.
--And last but not least: Thanks for joining from LBNA email
discussion list. We look forward to getting to know you!
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Re: Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
From: Mary G. (rid25751@ride.ri.net) |
Date: 2003-08-26 16:45:13 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "monotropa"
wrote:
> For what it's worth, I have composed another set of guidelines.
> Feel free to use them or not. --Bonnie
That's a good start! You beat me to it, and you did a nice job, too.
I might add something like:
>
> Posting Guidelines [DRAFT 082603]
>
> Welcome to the LBNA email discussion list.
of mission as shown at LbNA talklist page>
> Here are a few friendly guidelines for posting to the list.
These guidelines are intended to make this list newbie-friendly and
also cut down on the amount of unnecessary posts that clog the list
and are a hardship on those with slower connections.
> --Before posting a question, please read the LBNA FAQ. It
> answers many common questions. Also, read the list for a while
> and familiarize yourself with the posters and the topics that are
> discussed.
You are more likely to get a fast, courteous response when you show
that you have taken the time to read these items and other websites
related to letterboxing.
> --Because the list has such a large number of posts, please do
> not post excessively. Try to keep your posts short and to the
> point.
>
> --Make the subject line of your post as specific as possible and
> include the state, if applicable. Some examples: MA: New
> Waltham Boxes; NY: Poughkeepsie Gathering Oct. 19-20
>
> --When replying to posts, don't quote the entire post but just the
> lines you are referring to. Also, it's best to reply only if you
have
> something new to add. Avoid replying only with "ditto" or "me
> too."
>
> --Keep the subject of a thread up-to-date. If you change the
> content of the thread, please change the subject line accordingly.
> This makes it easier for people to decide if they want to read your
> message.
>
> --Don't add attachments. They spread viruses like wildfire.
>
> --And last but not least: Thanks for joining from LBNA email
> discussion list. We look forward to getting to know you!
--- Listed below are links to other sites related to letterboxing and
stamp carving. Please go to them and read them. They were created
for you!
---PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS WELCOME LETTER. QUESTIONS REGARDING
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wrote:
> For what it's worth, I have composed another set of guidelines.
> Feel free to use them or not. --Bonnie
That's a good start! You beat me to it, and you did a nice job, too.
I might add something like:
>
> Posting Guidelines [DRAFT 082603]
>
> Welcome to the LBNA email discussion list.
> Here are a few friendly guidelines for posting to the list.
These guidelines are intended to make this list newbie-friendly and
also cut down on the amount of unnecessary posts that clog the list
and are a hardship on those with slower connections.
> --Before posting a question, please read the LBNA FAQ. It
> answers many common questions. Also, read the list for a while
> and familiarize yourself with the posters and the topics that are
> discussed.
You are more likely to get a fast, courteous response when you show
that you have taken the time to read these items and other websites
related to letterboxing.
> --Because the list has such a large number of posts, please do
> not post excessively. Try to keep your posts short and to the
> point.
>
> --Make the subject line of your post as specific as possible and
> include the state, if applicable. Some examples: MA: New
> Waltham Boxes; NY: Poughkeepsie Gathering Oct. 19-20
>
> --When replying to posts, don't quote the entire post but just the
> lines you are referring to. Also, it's best to reply only if you
have
> something new to add. Avoid replying only with "ditto" or "me
> too."
>
> --Keep the subject of a thread up-to-date. If you change the
> content of the thread, please change the subject line accordingly.
> This makes it easier for people to decide if they want to read your
> message.
>
> --Don't add attachments. They spread viruses like wildfire.
>
> --And last but not least: Thanks for joining from LBNA email
> discussion list. We look forward to getting to know you!
--- Listed below are links to other sites related to letterboxing and
stamp carving. Please go to them and read them. They were created
for you!
---PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS WELCOME LETTER. QUESTIONS REGARDING
THE YAHOO TALK GROUP OR LBNA SITE SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE
WEBMASTERS OR MODERATORS AT:
What I suggest is that this be posted weekly to the talk list as
something like: Subject: ANNOUNCEMENT - WELCOME! Please read before
posting to this list.
That way, all of us who want to skip it can filter it out, but it
should grab any newbie's attention, and they don't have to go
clicking around the web to find the initial welcome note and
guidelines. Can it be something that goes right to every new
subscriber by default?
Because the guidelines are created for all of us for the better use
and enjoyment of everyone, newbies alike, can we poll the members to
date to approve the final draft?
Mary (RI)
Re: [LbNA] Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
From: be ma (bema57@hotmail.com) |
Date: 2003-08-26 18:19:05 UTC
Hi Bonnie! Thank you for listing much of the same information (minus the
Happy Meal jibe which I KNOW wasn't directed to me personally.....) in a
friendly, helpful and much more upbeat, welcoming (well, you get the
picture) fashion. I think you did an excellent job! BeMa
>From: "monotropa"
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [LbNA] Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
>Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 15:03:21 -0000
>
>For what it's worth, I have composed another set of guidelines.
>Feel free to use them or not. --Bonnie
>
>Posting Guidelines [DRAFT 082603]
>
>Welcome to the LBNA email discussion list. Here are a few
>friendly guidelines for posting to the list.
>
>--Before posting a question, please read the LBNA FAQ. It
>answers many common questions. Also, read the list for a while
>and familiarize yourself with the posters and the topics that are
>discussed.
>
>--Because the list has such a large number of posts, please do
>not post excessively. Try to keep your posts short and to the
>point.
>
>--Make the subject line of your post as specific as possible and
>include the state, if applicable. Some examples: MA: New
>Waltham Boxes; NY: Poughkeepsie Gathering Oct. 19-20
>
>--When replying to posts, don't quote the entire post but just the
>lines you are referring to. Also, it's best to reply only if you have
>something new to add. Avoid replying only with "ditto" or "me
>too."
>
>--Keep the subject of a thread up-to-date. If you change the
>content of the thread, please change the subject line accordingly.
>This makes it easier for people to decide if they want to read your
>message.
>
>--Don't add attachments. They spread viruses like wildfire.
>
>--And last but not least: Thanks for joining from LBNA email
>discussion list. We look forward to getting to know you!
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Happy Meal jibe which I KNOW wasn't directed to me personally.....) in a
friendly, helpful and much more upbeat, welcoming (well, you get the
picture) fashion. I think you did an excellent job! BeMa
>From: "monotropa"
>Reply-To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [LbNA] Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
>Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 15:03:21 -0000
>
>For what it's worth, I have composed another set of guidelines.
>Feel free to use them or not. --Bonnie
>
>Posting Guidelines [DRAFT 082603]
>
>Welcome to the LBNA email discussion list. Here are a few
>friendly guidelines for posting to the list.
>
>--Before posting a question, please read the LBNA FAQ. It
>answers many common questions. Also, read the list for a while
>and familiarize yourself with the posters and the topics that are
>discussed.
>
>--Because the list has such a large number of posts, please do
>not post excessively. Try to keep your posts short and to the
>point.
>
>--Make the subject line of your post as specific as possible and
>include the state, if applicable. Some examples: MA: New
>Waltham Boxes; NY: Poughkeepsie Gathering Oct. 19-20
>
>--When replying to posts, don't quote the entire post but just the
>lines you are referring to. Also, it's best to reply only if you have
>something new to add. Avoid replying only with "ditto" or "me
>too."
>
>--Keep the subject of a thread up-to-date. If you change the
>content of the thread, please change the subject line accordingly.
>This makes it easier for people to decide if they want to read your
>message.
>
>--Don't add attachments. They spread viruses like wildfire.
>
>--And last but not least: Thanks for joining from LBNA email
>discussion list. We look forward to getting to know you!
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: [LbNA] Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
From: Barefoot Lucy (barefootlucy@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-08-26 12:19:42 UTC-07:00
Maybe the directions to the guidelines could be
included in the "thanks for joining" email that goes
out automatically when someone joins?
BL
--- Deb King wrote:
> These guidelines are much kinder and gentler. The
> only problem is.. if new folks aren't reading the
> FAQs, why and where would they search out a list of
> guidelines? The same people are going to be sniping
> at newbies to "go read the guidelines" as now they
> say "go read the FAQs". How are these going to help
> if no one reads them? Is someone going to post them
> daily? Just gently wondering.
>
> Debean - MD
>
>
>
> monotropa wrote:
> For what it's worth, I have composed another set of
> guidelines.
> Feel free to use them or not. --Bonnie
>
> Posting Guidelines [DRAFT 082603]
>
> Welcome to the LBNA email discussion list. Here are
> a few
> friendly guidelines for posting to the list.
>
> --Before posting a question, please read the LBNA
> FAQ. It
> answers many common questions. Also, read the list
> for a while
> and familiarize yourself with the posters and the
> topics that are
> discussed.
>
> --Because the list has such a large number of posts,
> please do
> not post excessively. Try to keep your posts short
> and to the
> point.
>
> --Make the subject line of your post as specific as
> possible and
> include the state, if applicable. Some examples:
> MA: New
> Waltham Boxes; NY: Poughkeepsie Gathering Oct. 19-20
>
> --When replying to posts, don't quote the entire
> post but just the
> lines you are referring to. Also, it's best to
> reply only if you have
> something new to add. Avoid replying only with
> "ditto" or "me
> too."
>
> --Keep the subject of a thread up-to-date. If you
> change the
> content of the thread, please change the subject
> line accordingly.
> This makes it easier for people to decide if they
> want to read your
> message.
>
> --Don't add attachments. They spread viruses like
> wildfire.
>
> --And last but not least: Thanks for joining from
> LBNA email
> discussion list. We look forward to getting to know
> you!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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included in the "thanks for joining" email that goes
out automatically when someone joins?
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--- Deb King
> These guidelines are much kinder and gentler. The
> only problem is.. if new folks aren't reading the
> FAQs, why and where would they search out a list of
> guidelines? The same people are going to be sniping
> at newbies to "go read the guidelines" as now they
> say "go read the FAQs". How are these going to help
> if no one reads them? Is someone going to post them
> daily? Just gently wondering.
>
> Debean - MD
>
>
>
> monotropa
> For what it's worth, I have composed another set of
> guidelines.
> Feel free to use them or not. --Bonnie
>
> Posting Guidelines [DRAFT 082603]
>
> Welcome to the LBNA email discussion list. Here are
> a few
> friendly guidelines for posting to the list.
>
> --Before posting a question, please read the LBNA
> FAQ. It
> answers many common questions. Also, read the list
> for a while
> and familiarize yourself with the posters and the
> topics that are
> discussed.
>
> --Because the list has such a large number of posts,
> please do
> not post excessively. Try to keep your posts short
> and to the
> point.
>
> --Make the subject line of your post as specific as
> possible and
> include the state, if applicable. Some examples:
> MA: New
> Waltham Boxes; NY: Poughkeepsie Gathering Oct. 19-20
>
> --When replying to posts, don't quote the entire
> post but just the
> lines you are referring to. Also, it's best to
> reply only if you have
> something new to add. Avoid replying only with
> "ditto" or "me
> too."
>
> --Keep the subject of a thread up-to-date. If you
> change the
> content of the thread, please change the subject
> line accordingly.
> This makes it easier for people to decide if they
> want to read your
> message.
>
> --Don't add attachments. They spread viruses like
> wildfire.
>
> --And last but not least: Thanks for joining from
> LBNA email
> discussion list. We look forward to getting to know
> you!
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: [LbNA] Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
From: abacus00 (abacus00@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-08-26 19:38:48 UTC
Just an FYI, but there is an existing set of guidelines. This is how
it is listed on the letterboxing-usa homepage.
"List etiquette and conventions are at:
http://www.letterboxing.org/list.html "
For those who read the messages online, there are many useful links
listed above the messages on the homepage.
--Mahjong
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Barefoot Lucy
wrote:
> Maybe the directions to the guidelines could be
> included in the "thanks for joining" email that goes
> out automatically when someone joins?
>
> BL
it is listed on the letterboxing-usa homepage.
"List etiquette and conventions are at:
http://www.letterboxing.org/list.html "
For those who read the messages online, there are many useful links
listed above the messages on the homepage.
--Mahjong
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, Barefoot Lucy
> Maybe the directions to the guidelines could be
> included in the "thanks for joining" email that goes
> out automatically when someone joins?
>
> BL
Re: [LbNA] Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
From: Mary (RI) (rid25751@ride.ri.net) |
Date: 2003-08-26 21:14:50 UTC-04:00
Yes, you're right! Thanks for pointing this out. I remember seeing these but I had forgotten about them. All my group posts are downloaded directly into my mail and news program. But do you think that they should be a little more "out front" for new people? I don't think that everyone reads this, especially those people who find the group via a Yahoo groups search. And I could be wrong, but maybe they block out all the stuff on the header, footer and side-bars on web pages and focus on the messages only.
Mary (RI)
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Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
Just an FYI, but there is an existing set of guidelines. This is how
it is listed on the letterboxing-usa homepage.
"List etiquette and conventions are at:
http://www.letterboxing.org/list.html "
For those who read the messages online, there are many useful links
listed above the messages on the homepage.
--Mahjong
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----- Original Message -----
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To: letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: [LbNA] Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
Just an FYI, but there is an existing set of guidelines. This is how
it is listed on the letterboxing-usa homepage.
"List etiquette and conventions are at:
http://www.letterboxing.org/list.html "
For those who read the messages online, there are many useful links
listed above the messages on the homepage.
--Mahjong
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Re: [LbNA] Friendlier and Shorter Posting Guidelines
From: abacus00 (abacus00@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2003-08-27 15:14:40 UTC
Yes, I was trying to point out not only that there was
something already in place that should be incorporated
into any revision, but also that very few posters even
realize that there are guidelines. I'm not sure what
can be done other than have someone repost them to the
list on a periodic basis.
--Mahjong
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Mary \(RI\)"
wrote:
> Yes, you're right! Thanks for pointing this out. I remember
seeing these but I had forgotten about them. All my group posts are
downloaded directly into my mail and news program. But do you think
that they should be a little more "out front" for new people? I
don't think that everyone reads this, especially those people who
find the group via a Yahoo groups search. And I could be wrong, but
maybe they block out all the stuff on the header, footer and side-
bars on web pages and focus on the messages only.
>
> Mary (RI)
something already in place that should be incorporated
into any revision, but also that very few posters even
realize that there are guidelines. I'm not sure what
can be done other than have someone repost them to the
list on a periodic basis.
--Mahjong
--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, "Mary \(RI\)"
wrote:
> Yes, you're right! Thanks for pointing this out. I remember
seeing these but I had forgotten about them. All my group posts are
downloaded directly into my mail and news program. But do you think
that they should be a little more "out front" for new people? I
don't think that everyone reads this, especially those people who
find the group via a Yahoo groups search. And I could be wrong, but
maybe they block out all the stuff on the header, footer and side-
bars on web pages and focus on the messages only.
>
> Mary (RI)