Draft Discussion List Guidlines/subscriber review

ktoneal at cox.net ktoneal at cox.net
Fri Sep 29 21:34:33 PDT 2006


MJ,
     Please do not sell yourself short by refusing to take credit for your contributions.  Your input was invaluable.  Your attitude is even more so. 
Kt
 
---- mjfritz <mjfritz at cox.net> wrote: 
> 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---- Jo Clute <josepi at doitnow.com> wrote:
> >> Roobin,
> >>
> >> 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........?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- 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.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>     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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