Draft Discussion List Guidlines/subscriber review
mjfritz
mjfritz at cox.net
Fri Sep 29 19:37:03 PDT 2006
I do not want to take away from Robin's need to reply with comments.
It is more input than I have given to the release of the new guidelines. :)
I just hope that we can all look at all new ideas objectively and offer any
improvements we may see fit.
It seems counter productive to question without concepts of resolution.
I think the comment of "not joining the committee" stems from the statement:
"Some of the most strident opposition to Moderators were on this guideline
committee..."
The committee was open to all parties interested; anyone with clear goals or
an ideal mindset of the future of the listserv was able to join the group
and contribute. Ironicly the same parties defending the list were the same
parties to step up to the plate and attempt to improve it and make it user
friendly for all. Rather than question their motives lets all assist them in
producing the most effective tool for the community as a whole.
----- Original Message -----
From: <vcampo1 at cox.net>
To: <central-city-discuss at gcna.info>
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: Draft Discussion List Guidlines/subscriber review
> This proposal was sent to the list for comment. Robin sent her comments.
> Now, it appears, she is being criticized for sharing those comments
> because (a.) she could have joined the committee but didn't and (b.) she
> offered comments without suggestions.
>
> I don't get it.
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> ---- Jo Clute <josepi at doitnow.com> wrote:
>> Roobin,
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>> What were your specific suggestions?
>>
>> Please share those with us also..
>>
>> Everyone was invited to be on the committee.
>>
>> This proposal incorporated EVERY single suggestion we, the comittee,
>> recieved from everyone who provided input
>>
>> we also sent the proposal out and again asked for futher input. And
>> refined it again.
>>
>> The result is what we have shared with everyone in "public" everything
>> has been disclosed.
>>
>> thank you for your input........?
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: roobin
>> To: Central City Discussion
>> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 10:33 AM
>> Subject: Re: Draft Discussion List Guidlines/subscriber review
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
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>> 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.
>>
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>> 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.
>>
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>> 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:
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>> Joining the Announcements Group
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>>
>>
>> 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.
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>> 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
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>> announcements that are sent out by the administrator or GCNA Board
>> Member.
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>> The Discussion List Committee is looking for your input into this
>> proposed solution. Again the proposal is attached here as a word
>> document.
>>
>>
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>> 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.
>>
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>> "Collect responsibility...don't give it away"
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>> Submitted by Discussion List Serve Committee Members
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