UK_MULTIPLAYER@SHETLAND-FLYER.CO.UK

List Rules and Netiquette

Welcome to uk_multiplayer@shetland-flyer.co.uk, a low- to medium-volume mailing list. It is un-moderated, and thus we all share responsibility for ensuring that the content of the list is of high-quality and suitable for anyone to read. Please remember that some of our list members may be minors; therefore anything posted to this list should not contain materials that could offend them or their families.

Ground Rules for uk_multiplayer@shetland-flyer.co.uk

1. Mail to the group should be of broad interest to the group as a whole. That is, it should relate to simulated multiplayer flying, aviation, training issues, technical matters, virtual airlines, etc.
2. Please be conscientious of the volume of mail posted to uk_multiplayer@shetland-flyer.co.uk. Send personal mail directly to the person concerned. Brief congratulatory/welcome messages should also be sent personally rather than to the group.
3. No flaming! Any messages of complaint about another subscriber to uk_multiplayer@shetland-flyer.co.uk should be sent directly to that person or to the list admin.
4. The writings and opinions posted to the uk_multiplayer@shetland-flyer.co.uk mailing list are strictly the opinions of the writer and do not contain any endorsements or guarantees of any kind.
5. Postings that could be construed as defamatory, libelous, or offensive to individuals, organizations, or institutions should not be posted to the list.
6. Membership on this list constitutes an undertaking to abide by the these ground rules and to be considerate of other members when posting mail to the list.

GUIDE TO NETIQUETTE

SUBSCRIBING AND UNSUBSCRIBING

Save the welcome message that you receive when you join the list. It tells you how to subscribe and unsubscribe.

If your mail stops coming, and you haven't unsubscribed, please contact listadmin@shetland-flyer.co.uk and let me know. Response should take no more than a day, although the average is a few hours.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

The total size of any email permitted by the list is 50KB. Attachments are permitted only if they are absolutely necessary and there is no alternative way to distribute the file. ON NO ACCOUNT must executable files be sent (these include .exe; .sys; .com; .bat; .pif) even if they are contained in a zip archive.

When you reply to a message, don't include the entire length of the original message in your post. Take the time to use your delete key and either select the small part that is pertinent to your letter or summarize it in your response.

Avoid posting "Me Too" messages, i.e., short replies to the whole list just to say that you agree or had a similar reaction or experience. It is better to send these by private mail to the original poster. If you have something valuable to add, then by all means send this to the list. As a general guideline, the new content in a follow-up post should exceed the quoted context.

Label the content of your post in the subject line. If the subject in your response differs from the one you are replying to, update the subject line to match your new topic. The form "XXX (was YYY)" works well for changing topics.

All mail to uk_multiplayer@shetland-flyer.co.uk should be directly related to the channel. For example, don't send humour columns, chain letters, other people's inspirational poetry, or any off-topic information to the list, no matter how wonderful or necessary you may find it. These things occupy valuable space.

Take care in what you write. Remember that many people will read your post, and it will be archived by the list server for a very long time.

Consider your audience. Email always sounds harsher than it is because there are no accompanying gestures or facial expressions.

Try not to give offence or be easily offended yourself. When you make your points keep your tone polite. Respond to the issues not to the personal attributes.

FLAME WARS

Flaming means sending harsh abusive mail. It includes such things as name-calling, public criticism of another member of the group, personal attacks, baiting, raising issues, or responding to posts in a deliberately inflammatory manner.

Persistent disagreements with another person should be moved to private email and off of the list.

The best way to stop a flame fest from happening is to ignore the folks who try to start them. Please notify the list admin if you feel that the discussion is getting out of hand or oppressive.

EMAIL PRIVATE - AND OFF LIST

Never repost private email to the mailing list (or any other forum or media) without permission of the original author. If you have permission to repost a message or information, please credit the author and show their email address.

Don't post your phone number or address to the list without understanding the potential consequences. It is better to send personal information by private email.

Capitalize words only to highlight an important point or to distinguish a title or heading. Capitalizing whole words that are not titles is generally termed as SHOUTING! *Asterisks* surrounding a word can be used to make a stronger point. Don't write an entire message in lower case, either.

Avoid sending text to this mailing list in MIME or HTML format - plain text is far better. Keep your formatting set for the lowest common denominator so that everyone can read it. Limit line length to approximately 65-70 characters and above 55 characters. Use your automatic word wrap if available.

Keep the length of your signatures modest. One or two lines is about right.

Thank you for your contribution to our unique and wonderful community.