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From: Stirling, Alison <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: Posting messages on this listserv - some guidelines
> As a subscriber, you can post messages to everyone on the list (but no
> attachments) by simply sending your message to <[log in to unmask]>.
> If you wish to contact one of the facilitators first to ask about
procedure
> or to have an item posted on your behalf, then please send to:
> <[log in to unmask]> and we will assist you.
>
> Here are our general guidelines for posting messages.
>
> ******************************************
>
> Working Guidelines for Posting to Click4hp
> *******************************************
>
> Advertising Products/Services:
>
> Posting advertisements for commercial health related products or services
on
> Click4hp is discouraged. List participants are welcome to mention
> services/resources relevant to furthering health promotion work in the
> context of a discussion underway on Click4hp and invite inquiries directly
> by email. Please refrain from including pricing or ordering material. When
> in doubt, please forward your posting in advance to one of the list
> facilitators for review prior to posting.
>
> *********************************************
>
>
> *Give Your Postings a Title*
>
> When you write or reply to a message check the subject line to ensure it
> reflects the content of the message. Edit it if necessary.
>
> *Replying to Messages*
>
> When replying to a posting, quote only the text required to put your reply
> in context.
> It helps to cut-and-paste quotes into new messages.
> Try to edit out needless lines in replies and forwarded material.
> If you have to scroll down a whole screen to get to where your response
> begins you have probably quoted too much.
>
> IMPORTANT! Check to ensure you have removed the header from the message
you
> are replying to. Failing to delete the TO: line in the message you are
> quoting may mean your message will not be posted. The mailing list
software
> catches these headers as a precaution against mail loops.
>
> Before you hit REPLY be sure to check the TO: line. You may not want your
> private message read by the whole list.
> If you do not know the e-mail address of the person you wish to reach, you
> can review the list of subscribers to the list by sending an e-mail
message
> to the list-serv [<[log in to unmask]>], leaving the subject line *blank*,
> and in the message body type in Review CLICK4HP. A list of current
> non-concealed subscribers will be sent to you soon after you send that
> message.
>
> You should not repost private email to the list without permission.
>
>
> * Do Not Use Attachments*
>
> Please - do NOT send attachments to this listserv or to any other. As
> attachments create difficulties for many subscribers, in downloading time,
> potential for viruses in attachments, incompatibility of word-processing
> systems and blocks by many IT systems on attachments, it is now the policy
> of this listserv to **block all attachments**.
> Take the time to copy and paste the text from attachments into the body of
> messages. Your messages will go further and be distributed, and it will be
> appreciated!
>
> *Identify Yourself*
>
> Please sign your messages at the end with your name and email address.
Some
> email software fails to capture the sender's name from the header, making
it
> impossible to follow up, off the list, by email.
>
> *Keeping your Messages Readable*
>
> Keep messages short - two or three screens of information - and 'point' to
> sources of further information (yourself, web pages, etc.). Click4HP
> listserv now has a limitation of 250 lines (which is 10 screens at least!)
>
> Use 'white space' in your message to improve readability.
> Use lists and line breaks to space out the information and improve
> readability online.
>
>
> *Avoid Word-Wrap*
>
> When using wordprocessor software, compose with a non-proportional (fixed)
> 10 pitch font.
> Proportional fonts crowd more characters on a standard line and cause
> word-wrap (full lines followed by line fragments) when posted.
>
> When in doubt check attachments in a DOS/ASCII editor or first email them
to
> yourself, as a test.
>
>
> *Minimum Standards of Respect and Personal Conduct*
>
> Demonstrate respect for the ideas of others in your replies even if you do
> not agree. Debate and discussion are welcome and encouraged. Do not send
> email when angry or upset.
>
> When attempting humour or sarcasm always clearly indicate this with the
use
> of an emoticon such as :-) or ;-) commonly referred to as smilies.
>
> Use uppercase text sparingly. Many readers consider capital letters as the
> equivalent of shouting online. The use of spacing or asterisks like *this*
> is another way to indicate emphasis.
>
>
> ***************************************************************
> We hope you will send your comments on these guidelines to one of the
> facilitators so that we can make any revisions needed to make them
> up-to-date.
> ***************************************************************
>
> One final thought:
> As more of us do online health promotion work new participants will join
and
> need opportunities to learn and become oriented in the online workspace.
> CLICK4HP's online facilitators are here to provide assistance and
> orientation, and to animate discussion and debate. When in doubt you can
> always contact one of us for advice, or with suggestions. To reach all of
> us, just send your email to <[log in to unmask]>.
>
> Liz Rykert <[log in to unmask]>
> Alison Stirling <[log in to unmask]>
> Sam Lanfranco <[log in to unmask]>
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