[bksvol-discuss] Bookshare's Policy & Perspective on its Lists

Hi All,
In case it's useful, as a general reminder I'm including below a note sent 
awhile ago to the list regarding Bookshare's policy on its lists:
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. In order to participate on 
Bookshare's lists each person subscribed is required to follow these guidelines.


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@xxxxxxxxxxxxx I 
or another administrator will review the complaint and if deemed appropriate 
will write to the individual in question with a request that he or she refrain 
from posts of that nature if they wish to remain subscribed to the list. 
Whether or not the intention of the person who posts is to antagonize, injure 
or anger, if his or her posts elicit these or similar responses in other list 
users, and if posts of the same nature persist, the volunteer in question will 
be required to leave the list.
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 us address 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

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