[bksvol-discuss] Re: Bookshare's Perspective On Its Lists
- From: Cindy Rosenthal <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, Pavi Mehta <pavim@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:07:58 -0800 (PST)
Very nicely put, Pavi.
Cindy
--- Pavi Mehta <pavim@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> The subject of the need for a moderator on the
> Bookshare lists has come up at various points in the
> past, and again this last week. After discussion
> with staff, I'd like to share our perspective on the
> matter and a system for moving forward.
>
> In our view, what the list needs is not an
> eagle-eyed moderator combing through every line of
> every post, but simply defined objectives for the
> list, a clear set of guidelines for list users, and
> a system to report and address violation of those
> guidelines when necessary.
>
> List Objectives: Bookshare's primary objective in
> running these lists is to provide members and
> volunteers with a common platform to exchange ideas,
> questions and answers primarily relating to their
> work and experiences with Bookshare. In our view the
> lists are useful in as much as they facilitate
> sharing, foster cooperation and good-will, and
> promote lively, amicable discussion among its member
> and volunteer communities.
>
> Guidelines for List Users: When engaging in a debate
> or choosing to disagree with another member or
> volunteer, please be mindful of people's feelings.
> All posts whether on or off topic are expected to
> maintain the spirit of friendly cooperation,
> courtesy and mutual respect. Those folks unable or
> unwilling to follow these guidelines will be
> required by Bookshare to leave the list.
>
> Reporting an Issue: If a person on the list feels
> that another list user is abusing this platform with
> posts of an unduly negative and/or offensive nature
> we ask that they write in their complaint off-list
> to volunteer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx I or another
> administrator will review the complaint and if
> deemed appropriate will write to the individual in
> question with an initial warning. If posts of the
> same nature persist they will be required to leave
> the list. We have not taken this sort of action in
> the past, but are happy to do so here on for the
> well-being of the lists.
>
> My own exposure to the list has led me to a real
> appreciation of how much each one of you has to
> share. Collectively you have taken this platform
> and helped create a unique and deep-rooted sense of
> community among Bookshare's members and volunteers.
> We hope the objectives and guidelines put forward in
> this mail will help put a stop to posts that have a
> detrimental effect on that sense of community.
> Please feel free to contact me if you have questions
> about any of the above.
>
> Warm regards,
>
> Pavi Mehta
>
> Volunteer Coordinator, Bookshare
>
> Benetech
>
> 480 S. California Ave., Suite 201
>
> Palo Alto, CA 94306-1609 USA
>
> Phone: +1 650 644-3459
>
>
>
> pavim@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> www.benetech.org
>
>
>
> The Benetech Initiative - Technology Serving
> Humanity
>
>
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