[Elecraft] Important List Guideline - Please Keep it Polite, Respectful and Brief

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

As per our Elecraft list guidelines, it is inappropriate to post and say someone 
should -not- have made a posting, or to rudely criticize someone for making ANY 
posting. (All technical questions, no matter how basic, are appropriate.)

Its OK to point out that something is illegal or inappropriate, if done 
respectfully.

This is an open forum focused on Elecraft products, their use and other ham 
radio topics (within reason), but it -is- moderated. It is not a free for all. 
(See other discussion lists and the rec.radio.amateur... newsgroups for an 
example of a free-for-all.. ;-)  In general I try to moderate with the lightest 
hand possible and not to censor or limit list postings. But that requires your 
cooperation and thoughtful tolerance of others.   I manage our daily business at 
Elecraft, so I may not always jump in a quickly as some would like. I also even 
get weekends off from time to time ;-)

Please treat -everyone- on the list as if they were a *close friend* that you 
were -politely- speaking to face to face. Personal criticisms, tart replies, 
sarcasm and  threats etc are in direct contradiction to the list guidelines. 
Please also make the -minimum- number of postings possible and please keep them 
short. It is never necessary to vote 'me too', as that only adds to list 
overload for others.

As always, if you have a concern about a posting, please email the moderator 
(me).  I may not respond to all of those emails directly, but I do read all of 
them and take appropriate action when needed.

And most important, Amateur Radio is simply a hobby, so let's have fun and share 
our enjoyment of and enthusiasm for the hobby with others.

73, Eric WA6HHQ
Elecraft List Moderator (and modulator..)