[Winona Online Democracy]
WOD Friends (and Moderators):With discussion over the months about the tone of our posts on WOD - which I think has been successfully nudged into more respectful territory - I though you might be interested in the rules of another forum I participate in, connected to the NY Times Opinion pages. Following is an excerpt from their "Welcome" message to new participants:"This sign-up section of the NYTimes forum was created in response tocomplaints about possible breaches of privacy, the overall negative tenor of posts andpersonal attacks that distracted from a meaningful discussion. We assumedthat by asking to be on this forum, you possess a sense of civility and respectfor privacy that eludes some members of this conversation.The rules here are strict: No personal attacks, no photos that emphasize yourargument, no obscenities, no guessing as to a person's mental capacity or theneed to use prescription medication. One strike and you're out, without warning.We realize that forums can be heated. We are simply telling you that if youwant to stay in the forum, you MUST treat each other with respect. If someonebaits you, do not respond. Email me instead: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alsoemail me, with the direct link, when you believe another poster has made apersonal attack."- Phil Carlson, Mpls_______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
