[bookshare-discuss] list manners
- From: "E." <thoth93@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:03:09 -0500
We also do our best to put 'ot " before a message
which is about something other than a specific
book or bookshare site use question. Many of us
also update subject lines so that folks who wish
to skip through messages have as specific idea of
content from the subject as possible.
E.
At 01:49 PM 1/31/2009, you wrote:
I am really behind in my email due to repeated
electrical outages in my area and due to
becoming engaged in an off list discussion and
the responsibilities of off line life in
general, so I am just getting to this message
which I see was posted some time ago, but I do
have a comment. As I understand you it seems
that off topic posts and discussions are okay as
long as they do not take over the list for the
long term. If that is correct I am glad to know
that because it means that it is not necessary
to consider if each and every post is on topic
or not. That seems to be the general way the
lists are treated by subscribers anyway and that
lends itself to the friendly cooperation of
which you spoke. It also means that I should
feel free to make a casual comment if one
strikes me and I should not expect a barrage of
personal attacks for doing so. I am also glad
that you say that list members should be mindful
of other people's feelings when disagreeing with
them. I hate to sound like I am whining about my
feelings being hurt, but in all honesty, I
recently found myself dreading to read my email
because so many personal attacks were being directed toward me.
Bookshare's Perspective On Its Lists
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Hi All,
The subject of the need for a moderator on the
Bookshare lists has come up at various points in
the past, and again this last week. After discussion with
staff, Iâ??d like to share our perspective on
the matter and a system for moving forward.
In our view, what the list needs is not an
eagle-eyed moderator combing through every line
of every post, but simply defined objectives for the list, a
clear set of guidelines for list users, and a
system to report and address violation of those guidelines when necessary.
List Objectives: Bookshareâ??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.Â
Guidelines for List Users: When engaging in a
debate or choosing to disagree with another
member or volunteer, please be mindful of peopleâ??s feelings.
All posts whether on or off topic are expected
to maintain the spirit of friendly cooperation,
courtesy and mutual respect. Those folks unable or unwilling
to follow these guidelines will be required by Bookshare to leave the list.
Reporting an Issue:Â 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@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx I or
another administrator will review the complaint and if deemed appropriate
will write to the individual in question with an
initial warning. If posts of the same nature
persist they will be required to leave the list. We have
not taken this sort of action in the past, but
are happy to do so here on for the well-being of the lists.
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 Bookshareâ??s members and
volunteers. We hope the objectives and guidelines put forward in
this mail will help put a stop to 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:Â +1 650 644-3459
pavim@xxxxxxxxxxxx
www.benetech.org
The Benetech Initiative - Technology Serving Humanity
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