Draft Discussion List Guidlines/subscriber review

Fri Sep 29 11:16:42 PDT 2006

I was just thinking (I do that occasionally) that
one problem with moderation is that it could delay an important
email concerning safety in the neighborhood--
like when there is poloce action-I always appreciate
the updates from people nearby so I can avaid the problem area
also when that guy was going door to door it was great to 
be able to be on the look out right then.
Also--everyone knows email can transmit sarcasm that isn't there
and can be offensive if misread
so let's be thick skinned and logical and helpful
and reread what we write to see how it might sound to someone.

---- roobin <roobin at theriver.com> wrote: 

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Observations:
1. This proposal is very similar to the existing system.
2. The Delete key is still your only control.
3. There are no provisions for enforcement.
4. Some of the most strident opposition to Moderators were on this guideline committee, and without enforcement self-moderation equals no moderation.
5. Those on the listserve any amount of time have seen many numerous posts to "play nice" with one another.  If past requests for self moderation were unsuccessful, why would this one be?

R.

PS: If the committee is receiving comments on this proposal in private, please share them.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Wayne Murray 
  To: Gcna-Members 
  Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 10:02 AM
  Subject: Draft Discussion List Guidelines/subscriber review

  Draft Proposal from Discussion List Committee for Subscriber review, comment and input.

  History: Concerns have been raised as to the present discussion list format.  If you are a subscriber you are aware of these concerns.

  Action:  The board of the GCNA appointed a committee to "look into the problems" and recommend "solutions".

  Where we are now:  Attached is a draft of the proposed format of the discussion list. It is open for comment, suggestions, and changes.

  It is ironic that the committee was made up in part by those who were viewed as being unique to the "problem".  So it has been interesting to discover how and why things occurred, as well as discuss resolution and prevention.  We spent a lot of time selecting from the archive those times when "concern" may have been in order, discovering patterns and coming up with solutions.  We also searched the internet for examples of similar discussion lists and their rules and codes of conduct.  Additionally, we set up an e-mail box whatevercomments at cox.net  to receive comments from individuals.

  The Discussion List has a unique role to play in the Coronado Neighborhood.  It is an entry point for new residents.  A place for those who can't attend or don't like meetings. A place to see if and 

  how you may want to become more involved.  A place to engage in exciting politics, passionate issues, and information exchange.  We thought it very important that it operate in real time, as that is what most of the threads were all about.  It would be impossible to operate it through delayed postings.  We also thought it very important that subscribers be empowered to moderate the information coming into their own computers,  but at the same time not moderate what someone else may desire to have come into theirs.  We hope that along with giving you that responsibility,  we have provided you with the tools to customize the list to serve to your standards. Safety and caution with regard to personal information, on this list serv, originates and ends with you.  We hope we have given you a guide for that also.

  When you are reviewing the Discussion List proposal keep in mind what we have preserved.  It is only one part of the information resource available to Coronado. Others exist, also.   If you prefer a more structured format we invite you to rediscover the Discussion Forum at  http://www.gcna.info/forum.htm  as an alternate to the discussion list.  Or you may join the Announcement Group, if that is what you would prefer.  See below:

  Joining the Announcements Group

  The announcements group is a usergroup that allows you to receive  announcements in your email from administrators of the Forums.  This group can be joined voluntarily.  You can also remove yourself at any time.    

  To join the group: 

   .     Log In to the Forum. 

   .     Click Usergroups from the menu at the top of the screen. 

   .     Under Current Memberships, select Announcements. 

   .     Click View Information. 

   .     On the following screen, click Join Group. 

   Once you have joined, an email will go to a moderator.  The moderator 

   will approve your membership, and you will then be able to receive any

  announcements that are sent out by the administrator or GCNA Board Member.

  The Discussion List Committee is looking for your input into this proposed solution. Again the proposal is attached here as a word document.

  It is our goal to maintain the list serve as a unique part of the Diversity offered to the residents of Coronado and beyond.  

  Discuss this online or send comments to Whatevercoments at cox.net  

  Thank you in advance for your interest in making this a better place.  

  "Collect responsibility...don't give it away"

  Submitted by Discussion List Serve Committee Members

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