Dear ECOFEMers: In light of my last message, I am forwarding a copy of my "monthly reminder." Please take an opportunity to refresh yourselves with the list's protocol, if you have not done so recently. Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator [EMAIL PROTECTED] ***************************************************************************** This is the monthly reminder concerning subscription to ECOFEM. If you choose to unsubscribe, please use the instructions below rather than sending your request to the list. Following the protocol means the rest of the list members are not bogged down by irrelevant e-mail messages which result in excessive financial and/or time commitments. The participation protocol for conversing on ECOFEM are also included, and I'd like everyone to take this opportunity to refresh themselves about the list's general "rules." In particular, please note my comments on "flaming" in the protocol under Courtesy (see below) as flaming incidents become very boring and detract from other participants' enjoyment of the list. As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding ECOFEM, please feel free to contact me, as your ECOFEM coordinator, and I'll see what I can do. In peace, Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator [EMAIL PROTECTED] ***************************************************************** For the commands listed below, send your messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do NOT send them to the [EMAIL PROTECTED] address as the entire list will read them and no action can be taken by the system's software. In order to UNSUBSCRIBE from the list, send this command in the message space: unsub ecofem If you wish to bundle your messages (rather than receive each one separately), you can command the system to create a message "digest" by sending the following message: set ecofem mail digest At this point, I'd also like to take the opportunity to remind you of the general protocol for participting on ECOFEM. There are four key protocol which include: ACTIVE LISTENING--hearing & listening (i.e., reading & understanding) are not identicial; conscious attention to respect for a speaker's words AND potential meanings is essential. Since "active listening" sometimes requires clarification, especially in a medium such as the internet, please be sure to ask for clarification and interpretion PRIOR TO "flaming" someone. The "problem" may simply require some improved communication. RESPECT--showing consideration for alternative viewpoints in a manner which continues dialogue without denigrating the dignity of other participants. DIGNITY--remembering and acknowledging the personal integrity (physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual) of EACH participant. REFLEXIVITY--a willingness to employ self-critique and consider collegial constructive criticism. In addition to these protocol, a few netiquette procedures also apply: (1) STAY ON TOPIC--although ECOFEM is diverse & covers a range of topics, please try to stay focused upon the connections with women & the environment. If topics stray, please take the discussion off list, so the other members of ECOFEM are not distracted by the tangent. (2) STAY BRIEF--Although some topics cannot be discussed in short sound-bites, it is best to keep your messages to a total of two (2) computer screens. Some subscribers pay for their use of ECOFEM and excessive band width increases their costs. This is also true of all ECOFEM members in terms of their time, so try to stay focused and relatively brief. (3) COURTESY--related to the protocol above, please try to retain common courtesy of conversation throughout the dialogue process. It is often quite simple to miscommunicate on the internet, so please make an extra effort to clarify positions prior to jumping into arguments or "flaming" others. As ECOFEM coordinator, I reserve the right to intercede in conversations and to remove individuals from the list (should such measures be required). That's the end of our public service announcement. Now, back to your regularly scheduled programming.... ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker Division of Environmental Management & Design Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 84 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 64-03-325-3841 ************************************
