Hi Folks,
I'm finally getting around to doing a web page for myself and in it I'm
referencing the List. I wanted to put in just a few rules for posting to
the list and like anything I do, it became a huge undertaking.
I'm posting my List Etiquette rules here for everybody peruse and comment
upon or add. When I set up my web page, these rules of etiquette will be
placed before the instructions on subscribing (as is implied in this cut and
paste):
>Subscribing to the PICLIST
>
>The PICLIST is a very busy listserver - over 100 messages per day is not
>unheard of. Occasionally discussion can get off topic and become somewhat
>heated. To avoid problems and becoming innundated with messages suggesting
that >your ancestors skipped an evolutionary step, there are a few informal
rules of >PICLIST "netiquette" you should be aware of:
>
> 1.Don't subscribe to the List and then immediately start sending questions
> to the List. Instead, wait a day or so to get the hang of how messages
are
> sent and replied to on the List and get a "feel" for the best way of
> asking questions.
>
> 2.If you are changing the "Subject" line of a post, please reference the
> previous topic (ie put in "was: '...'"). This will help others keep track
> of the conversation.
>
> 3.When replying to a previous post, try to minimize how much of the
previous
{Quote hidden}> note is copied in your note and maximize the relevance to your reply. This
> is not to say that none of the message should be copied or referenced.
> There is a very fine balance between having too much and too little. The
> sender of the note you are replying to should be referenced (with their
> ID).
>
> My rule of thumb is, if the original question is less than ten lines, I
> copy it all. If it is longer, then I cut it down (identifying what was cut
> out with a "SNIP" Message), leaving just the question and any relevent
> information.
>
> 4.If you have a program that doesn't work, please don't copy the entire
> source into a note and then post it to the List. As soon as I see a note
> like this I just delete it and go on to the next one (and I suspect that
> I'm not the only one).
>
> People on the list are more than happy and willing to answer specific
> questions, but simply putting complete source code in the note and asking
> a question like "Why won't the LCD Display anything" really isn't useful
> for anybody. Instead, try to isolate the failing code and describe
what is
{Quote hidden}> actually happening along with what you want to happen. If you do this,
> chances are you will get an answer literally within minutes.
>
> 5.You may find a totally awesome and appropriate web page and want to share
> it with the list. Please make it easier on the people in the list to cut
> and paste the URL by putting it on a line all by itself in the format:
>
>
http://www.awesome-pic-page.com
>
> 6.If you have a new application, graphic, or whatever you would like to
> share with everyone on the List, please don't send it as an attachment in
> a note to the List. Instead, either indicate you are have this amazing
> piece of work and tell people that you have it and where to request it
> (either to you or to a web server address).
>
> If you don't have a web page of your own or one you can access,
requesting
{Quote hidden}> somebody to put it on their web page or ftp server is cool.
>
> 7.Putting job postings or employment requests is appropriate for the list.
> However, I don't recommend that the rate of pay or conditions of
> employment should be included in the note (unless you want to be
> identified as cheap, greedy, exploitive or unreasonable).
>
> 8.Spams are sent to the List Server occasionally. Please do not "reply" to
> the note. This will send a message to everyone in the list. If you must
> send a note detailing your disgust, send it to the spam orignator.
>
> NOTE: Many companies sending out spams collect the originating addresses
> of replying messages and sell them to other companies or distributors of
> addresses on CD-ROM. When a spam has been sent to the PICLIST, it has just
> been sent to the PICLIST and not you personally. Sending a note directly
> back to the Spammer gives them your ID.
>
> I know it's frustrating, but if you want to minimize how much you are
> bothered in by spammers in the future, ignore all spams.
>
> 9.Off topic messages, while tolerated will probably bring lots of abuse
upon
> yourself. If you feel it is appropriate to send an off topic message, put
> "[OT]" in the subject line, some members of the list use mail filters and
> this will allow them to ignore the off topic posts automagically.
>
> 10.Posts referencing Pirate sites or sources of "cracked" or "hacked"
> software is not apporiate and may be illegal. If you are not sure if it
> is okay to post the latest software you've found on the 'Net, then DON'T
> until you have checked with the owners of the software and gotten their
> permission. It would also be a good idea to indicate in your post that
you
{Quote hidden}> have the owner's permission.
>
> 11.Below, I have specified the instructions for subscribing and signing off
> the PICLIST. When you subscribe to the PICLIST, you will get a
> confirmation note telling you how to access the commands and signing off.
> Do not send a note to the PICLIST with "unsubscribe" or "signoff" in it
> unless you want to be inundated with notes telling you how stupid,
> insenstive, and rude you are. Instead, follow the instructions below for
> signing off.
>
> Just a couple of hints when signing off:
> o When signing off the PICLIST, make sure you do it from the ID that
> you originally subscribed to the List from. The Mail Server cannot
> keep track of Aliases and redirections.
> o If you are having trouble signing off the PICLIST, sending an angry
> note or a note with "unsubscribe" to the List will not be a positive
> experience for you. Sending a note listing your problem and what
> you've done to try to resolve it will be met with a much more
> positive response.
>
> 12.Lastly, please try to be courteous to all on the PICLIST. Others may not
> have your knowledge and experience or they may be sensitive about
> different issues. There is a very high level of professionalism (for lack
> of a better word) on this List, please help maintain it.
>
> Being insulting or rude will only get the same back and probably have
your
> posts and legitimate questions ignored in the future by others on the
list
{Quote hidden}> who don't want to have anything to do with you.
>
>
>
>To subscribe to the list, send a note to
spam_OUTlistservTakeThisOuT
mitmva.mit.edu with the
>message:
>
> subscribe piclist your name
>
>In the body of the message.
>
>Save the confirmation message - this will give you the instructions for
signing
>off the list as well as instructions on how to access
>more advanced functions.
>
>To sign off the list, send a note to the same address
(.....listservKILLspam@spam@mitmva.mit.edu)
>with the message:
>
> signoff piclist
>
>Once you have subscribed to the PICLIST, you will begin receiving mail from
>piclistKILLspammitmva.mit.edu notes can be sent to this
>address directly or can be replied to directly from your mailer.
myke
"One must invoke enough raw truth to punch a hole in the world" - Darl Af
