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Subject:ADMIN: Yet more on clarification From:"Eric J. Ray" <ejray -at- RAYCOMM -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 23 Oct 1998 04:18:05 -0600
Gang,
Perhaps I wasn't clear enough, so here's one more
try:
* abusive language (hiding under the shield of satire or not)
isn't acceptable for this list
* fostering a hostile environment for anyone on the list isn't
appropriate for this list
* reopening and following up on off-topic discussions isn't
appropriate for the list
* direct personal attacks, even on anonymous posters or on people
who have had posting privileges suspended, aren't
appropriate for this list
and followup messages to the listowner suggesting what he
should be doing with his time aren't likely to smooth things
over.
The issue is appropriateness for a professional technical
communication forum. As someone suggested the
other day, if your posting contains language or comments
that a reasonable person wouldn't use as sample text in
screenshots or examples, you probably shouldn't post it on
this list.
I've suspended posting privileges for an additional
poster, also warned multiple times. Direct comments to me
offline, please.
Eric
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