Hi,
It's probably useful to inform new subscribers about the etiquette of this
list, as well as reminding long time subscribers. When writing to the MSX
mailinglist, please stick to the following rules:
No attachments:
If you want to spread files, put them on HTTP or FTP and mention the URL in
your message.
No HTML mail:
Not every mail reader can handle it. It increases message size. And it
doesn't really add anything useful to the message.
Write in English:
Since your message will be sent to all people on the list, make sure they are
able to understand it. If you have a message that is only interesting to
people in a certain language area, please explain why that is in English and
below that you can write the message in Dutch or Portuguese or whatever. It's
best to mention it in the subject line as well, for example "[Dutch] I am
looking for a ride to Tilburg".
Write on-topic:
This is not a very strict rule, since a little off-topic discussion can be
both interesting and fun. Just don't go too far off-topic. Only write what
you think people will be interested in and remember that those people
subscribed to an MSX mailinglist.
Reply personally if appropriate:
If your reply is only interesting to one person, send it to that person
directly. Remember that the default reply address is [EMAIL PROTECTED], therefore
your reply will go to the list unless you fill in another address manually.
Bids on for-sale items and requests to mail files are examples of messages
that are better not sent to the list.
Don't ask for warez:
You shouldn't ask for copies of either non-MSX software or MSX software that
is still being sold. I have no problems with requests for out-of-production
MSX software, but only if you have done some thorough web searching and
couldn't find it anywhere.
General netiquette:
Don't quote more than you need to. Gather related responses in a single
message. Read the FAQ. Be nice to each other. Don't overuse exclamation marks
and capitals. Etc.
Thanks in advance.
Bye,
Maarten
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