I’m not sure why I can’t read Cindy’s message below. I use Outlook 2010 now and occasionally a message won’t read. But I hope it does not mean that Cindy is leaving this list. Cindy, your presence here makes a difference. Lori C. From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cindy Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 9:20 PM To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Goodbye, All: was Re: Etiquette Guides _____ From: Madeleine Linares <Madeleinel@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: "bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 3:59 PM Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Etiquette Guides Hi volunteers, Due to conversations from high up at Benetech, we have drafted new etiquette guides for our Freelists. Please read on for our official guidelines for this list. Bksvols-Discuss Freelists Etiquette Guide The list is to support volunteers in the volunteer process. This means that this list should be used to discuss scanning and proofreading tips, thoughts, suggestions, and questions. It also can be used to discuss accessibility questions and/or concerns. We suggest that other conversations unrelated to Bookshare volunteering be moved elsewhere. Here is a review of some of the practices that we use to keep list communication efficient: 1. Please use clear descriptions of the email in the "Subject" line. 2. When a question has been answered please refrain from responding further and let the thread die. This also applies to posts that only state “I agree” or “me too,” as they aren’t necessary. 3. Quoting should be kept to the bare minimum. Do say enough in a reply so the list understands the subject you are referring to. If you plan to quote or forward a message to the list, please take the time to strip out the header information and unnecessary excess information in the email itself. 4. When messages have some general interest to the group but the topic has drifted or shifted slightly, please change the subject line to more accurately reflect the new subject or add “OT” before the original subject to indicate that the thread is "off-topic." The letters OT tell us two things. First that we may safely skip the message without leaving a fellow volunteer stranded with a problem and second that each member of the list has an extra responsibility to let that thread fade out so that it is less difficult to find and answer on-topic issues of immediate concern to a volunteer's scanning and proofing. “OT” should not be used for general chatting, but should be used in instances in which the list member does not know how to categorize the post. 5. A note to minors: please do not disclose private information such as medical details. 6. Be polite. These lists are not appropriate places to share religious or political views, rude language, cruel or criticizing remarks. We do not stand for any type of harassment. 7. If you have an opinion about how the list is run or about a certain list member, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator directly. Disclaimer: List participation confirms agreement with, and complicity to, list policy and rules even if said articles have not been read. Individual participants are solely responsible for their own actions and postings and are at their own risk. This includes any information, advice, and counsel as well as addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal contact information. Bookshare takes no responsibility for the comments, opinions, and postings of its subscribers either now, or in the future. Best, Madeleine Linares Volunteer Coordinator Bookshare, a Benetech Initiative 650-644-3459 madeleinel@xxxxxxxxxxxx Join us in celebrating our 10 <http://blog.bookshare.org/2012/03/11/join-bookshares-worldwide-10th-anniversary-celebration/> th Anniversary! Description: Title: Bookshare logo: Bringing Reading to Life for 10 Years