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
