[Antennas] ADMIN: Off-list Conduct

Tue, 23 Jul 2002 23:25:19 -0400

Thanks Larry for standing up to rudeness. I wish someone would do so on the
ICOM list. I appreciate it.
ED YEARY W4TEY
325 CUMBERLAND DRIVE
HARROGATE, TN. 37752-6942

----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Wilson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Cc: "Jim Lindberg" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 9:24 PM
Subject: [Antennas] ADMIN: Off-list Conduct

>
>
> It has come to my attention, as moderator, from several people that they
> have been subjected to offensive and obnoxious attacks from other list
> members via personal, off-list email.
>
> While this is somewhat of a gray area, it is my opinion that if these
> off-list messages are related to issues from the list (reflector) then
they
> are subject to our guidelines that prohibit personal attacks of any
> kind.  Yes, you are perfectly free to say what you want in private,
> personal email, but if it relates to activities on this list, then your
> privileges as a member of this forum my be abridged.  There is a
difference
> between a right and a privilege.
>
> It is my responsibility as moderator to foster and maintain an atmosphere
> of gentlemanly discussion, where individuals are not intimidated,
harassed,
> or insulted by other members, on or off the list itself.
>
> If you are subjected to these offensive, off-list messages, please DO NOT
> post them back to the list or counter attack on the list!  This only
> promulgates flame wars, and you would be subject to the same fate as the
> other offender(s).
>
> Here is what to do if you feel you are being attacked or harassed:
>
> Please contact me directly.  Send me copies of the offending message(s)
and
> I will make a determination as to their seriousness, and determine what,
if
> any action needs to be taken.  This may range from warnings, temporary
> moderation of an individual's post, to removal and banning from the list.
>
> While I am always reluctant to make restrictions of any kind on the list,
> as some of you know, I will not tolerate obnoxious behavior and will not
> hesitate to take action when necessary.
>
> May this serve both as a warning and as a guideline for all involved.
>
> If you have questions about any of this, please email me directly.
> DO NOT respond to this message on the list; I do not want to start a
debate
> here.
>
> Please bear in mind that I am on a summer schedule that has me out of town
> quite a bit, so be patient if you don't receive an immediate reply.
>
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> Your moderator for this list is:
> Larry Wilson KE1HZ [email protected]
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