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

I love your list of new books and look forward to it.  I often find books that 
I want, but had never heard of.  Thanks'
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  And the problem with catering to the most brittle members is that one never 
knows what will set them off. It creates a situation known as walking on 
eggshells.

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  [bksvol-discuss] Re: Bookshare's Policy & Perspective on its Lists   
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  9/9/2009 1:27:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time  
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  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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