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The following was taken from an e-mail sent to the list
by Julian on 7/14/00, the subject was "GML Charter - Please Read!
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I did not include all of his e-mail. If anyone
has not saved it and wishes to read it in its entirety let me know. I will
gladly send you a copy. To read the charter please see the following
site:
Suggestions
1) It is suggested that coarse language be moderated to avoid offending the
sensibilities of other users, with some care given to the thought that children
also read this mailing list. However, users should be aware this is a
multi-cultural and multi-national mailing list. What one may find offensive may
be completely innocuous to someone else.
2) If you feel you must comment on a person's use of language, please use private e-mail direct to the person concerned. Abusive complains, or abusive responses will not be tolerated. (See Rule 2)
This is rule # 2
2) Abusive
language and tone is unacceptable on
this list. It is fine to argue a point in the
other
persons discussion, unacceptable to
attack the
person for it.
3) Regrettably some discussions properly conducted on this list may be offensive to some people. Care should be taken to avoid slang. Using tact and sticking to accurate and appropriate language will significantly reduce any offence. 4) Please remember that there will never be a complete consensus of views on the correct way to care for gerbils. Whilst list members are free to, and encouraged to, voice their views on the proper care of gerbils, care should be taken to voice such postings in a mature and tactful way. Remember that you are more likely to be listened to if you avoid causing offence. It might do everyone good to read the Charter
carefully. For many different reasons. There are many ways fo
breaking the Charter.
Janet
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