1. All new members subscribing to the Blind Gamers list are automatically put on moderated status. Once posts have been deemed appropriate, the member will then be free to post without each subsequent post needing approval. There is no set length of time for how long a member is initially on moderated status.
2. A list member deemed to have broken the guidelines will receive one private warning message. If they continue to break the guidelines they will be put on moderated status. Think of this as a probation period. 3. A list member may be removed/banned by the moderators without prior warning if circumstances warrant an immediate response. This could be but is not limited to unacceptable postings containing; salacious or defamatory material, piracy, cracking/hacking of any software, and anything illegal. It will be up to the moderators to decide on whether to allow any removed/banned list member back to the list. 4. If it is deemed necessary, a list member may be temporarily put on moderated status, if they refuse to comply with a directive from a moderator. EG: if a list member does not stop posting on a closed topic of conversation. 5. Off-topic messages are not allowed on the list. If you are not sure of whether a message you want to send is off-topic please email the moderators privately and ask. Deliberately posting an off-topic message is not acceptable even if you put an off-topic line in the subject. EG: OT, O/T, Off-Topic. 6. At present the list has one list owner. Sending email to the list owner address will be seen by them. 7. Foul language is not tolerated. We realize that some words are not considered foul language in certain parts of the world or in the context used. However when posting to the list decide on whether your message would be appropriate in a children's book or if it would be tolerated in grade school. 8. This list is comprised of many people with a varying range of education, background, ethics, and age. Because of this we ask that all list members show tolerance toward each other's style of writing and expression. If you feel that another list member has posted a message which is offensive, unreadable, grammatically or syntactically incorrect please do not complain about it on list. Either ignore the message or take it up with the moderators privately. Flaming will not be tolerated at all whether it's by someone posting knowingly trying to flame someone else or a member replying to a message in anger. Be aware that the moderators read every message on list regardless of the subject so they can take action privately if necessary. 9. If a list member wishes to quote a message replied to we ask that only that message in reference is actually quoted and not the entire thread. It does not matter if the style of quoting is top or bottom as long as messages are trimmed down. To help facilitate this we have set a fixed allowed message size. If your message exceeds this size it will not go through. 10. so that members breaking the above guidelines cannot claim they did not know such guidelines existed, they will be posted to the list once a month, on the first of each month. we strongly advise everyone to keep a copy of these guidelines for their future reference. 11. If any changes are made to the guidelines they will be announced to the list. This will give members time to leave the list if they do not agree with the changes. Anyone can always obtain a copy of the latest rules by emailing blind-gamers+guidelines AT groups DOT io. By subscribing and/or posting to the Gamers list, you are agreeing to abide by the guidelines set forth. 12. Have a good time. We ask that all list members have a good time and enjoy the list when ever possible. Sharing game tricks, tips and strategies is most definitely encouraged. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#122721): https://groups.io/g/blind-gamers/message/122721 Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/75925632/21656 Mute #guidelines-notice: https://groups.io/g/blind-gamers/mutehashtag/guidelines-notice Group Owner: blind-gamers+ow...@groups.io Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/blind-gamers/leave/607459/1071380848/xyzzy [arch...@mail-archive.com] -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
