[bookshare-discuss] Re: Bookshare's Perspective On Its Lists
- From: Ann Parsons <akp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:39:09 -0500
Hi all,
So in other words, Benetech staff are the final authority on what goes
or doesn't? This is good, Pavi, but you may find, I'm only saying may,
that you want a single person to represent Benetech on these lists. It
is sad but true that lists which have no moderator can and do often
degenerate into squabbling and this happens in a documented way. If
there is a single person from Benetech to whom complaints can be
addressed, that would be super news. In this way, complainants can be
sent directly to someone who will listen to their complaints and not
tie up the list with discussions of how the list should or shouldn't be run.
As things are now, this system of yours will work. I think that we
police our selves well. However, you may want to have a plan B just in
case of fire, as my father used to say. The problem with a list
eruption is that it can start in a heartbeat and by the end of two
hours, you've got a raging inferno, so best to keep a fire extinguisher
in the corner cupboard.
Ann P.
Original message:
To answer AJ's question --
I've seen several posts on these lists that have precious little to do
with Bookshare directly, but in their own way do a great deal to
indirectly nurture and strengthen the ties of community and good-will
among the members and volunteers (Some of the most moving posts I've
read here have been OT!). Other off-topic posts do not necessarily have
that component and occasionally have the opposite effect. Our
perspective is that "All posts whether on or off topic are expected to
maintain the spirit of friendly cooperation, courtesy and mutual
respect." If someone on the list feels that these guidelines are being
violated they can send us a note as detailed in the earlier mail and
Bookshare admin. will look into it. 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, Bookshare will
look into the matter and where appropriate require that such
posts/threads be taken off-line if the person wishes to remain a part
of the lists.
--
Ann K. Parsons
Portal Tutoring
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