Hi all. Just to let you know, I've been extremely busy these last 7 or
8 days. So, I've gotten a bit behind on list management. For the most
part this list can manage itself, so that's a good thing. Below are
just a few reminders and suggestions on making this list an even more
fun place to be when you read your email.
0. List owner and moderator. Kara Quinn is the list owner and Raul
Gallegos, (that's me), is the moderator. You can reach the list owners
and moderators directly by writing an email to
[email protected]. Note the plus instead of the
traditional minus in the email address. You can write me directly by
using the format "first name at first name last name dot com" Just
read this message to see how to spell my name. please be aware that
any message sent to this list about this list from kara or me is to be
taken seriously. You will know if it's of a list nature if we put
moderator or owner in the subject line. However also know that both of
us are also list members and most of the time when we post messages it
is as list members just like yourselves. This means that we may have
our own opinions, and we may be wrong about what we post, just like
you. I try to put in a disclaimer if posting about a topic which I'm
not totally sure of that I hope someone will correct me on, and I have
been corrected, and so that is good.
1. New members. If you are a new list member please note that you are
automagically placed on moderation until I can determine that you are
a real person who is posting messages relevant to this list. If you
are a new member who signed up more than 2 weeks ago and you are still
moderated, it could mean that you are posting off topic messages, or
that you slipped through the cracks and I need to get on the ball and
update you. So, please write me off list and ask.
2. Other moderated members. If you are no longer a new member, but you
are moderated, it means that you were placed there by me for a number
of reasons. usually the more common reasons are for posting off topic
messages or for flaming or being rude to the list members. In cases
like this I write the person first to let them know if they will be
placed on moderation. I don't like having list members moderated
because it generates more work for me each day, which leads to number 3.
3. Moderation queue. I try to visit the list moderation queue once per
day at least. However real life and other commitments might keep me
from doing that 100% of the time. This means that if you are on
moderated status for reasons 1 or 2, your messages may not get to the
list as quickly as you like. So, the goal here is to not be on
moderated status to begin with. if I had zero members on moderated
status that would be super and fantastic and all those good adjectives.
4. Keep this list lively and positive. Please remember that this list
has well over 1400 members and that includes people from all places in
the world. Don't assume that only people from your own country are
here. Because of this there will be many different ways that people
write or express themselves. As long as these ways are not seen as
flaming, personally attacking others, or outright rude, then I would
ask that you show tolerance if a message comes through which isn't
worded in the exact way that you would word it yourself. If you have
an issue with a list member please write them privately, or ignore
their messages.
5. VIPhone. Remember that this list is for the primary discussion of
the iPhone and its related family members. I.E. iPod Touch, iPad, and
even Apple TV. This also includes software used in the iPhone and its
related family members like iOS and the various apps, iTunes software
for the Mac or PC, and jailbreaking. Hardware things like the many
accessories for all the devices. I.E. Keyboards, cases, speakers, you
name it. So, after all that huge list of acceptable things, please
don't post off topic messages which don't include them. I.E. Your
favorite dog guide school, how to burn CDs using Winamp, how to setup
your Windows or Mac, ETC.
6. Have fun. Even though there are guidelines for this list, let's all
remember to have fun, respect one another, and keep the list alive.
it's not about the number of messages are posted to the list, but
about the quality of the messages to the list. Whether that's 10,
1q00, or 1000 in a given month, let's make each one of those messages
count.
That's all, have fun.
--
Raul A. Gallegos
Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47
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