[bksvol-discuss] Re: Bookshare's Policy & Perspective on its Lists
- From: Soronel Haetir <soronel.haetir@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:27:33 -0800
So the list does in fact cater to the most brittle members.
I would have preferred something closer to the fidonet rule:
Do not be excessively annoying, do not be excessively annoyed.
On 9/8/09, Pavi Mehta <pavim@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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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