Theos-Talk Archives (September 2004 Message tt00915)

Thanks Eldon. This sounds like a good plan that should make the list better 
for everyone.

regards,

bill
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eldon B Tucker" <eldon@theosophy.com>
To: <theos-talk@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 7:31 PM
Subject: Theos-World about participation on theos-talk


> Following is the new welcome message that new subscribers to theos-talk
> will automatically receive.
>
> Please note the new guidelines. Most describe how we've already been
> operating. At this point, I'm adding temporary moderation to new
> subscribers. (This does not affect current subscribers.) This will only be
> in effect until they post an introductory message about themselves and 
> post
> their first few messages. It is only intended for an initial orientation
> period and not meant to last very long.
>
> Also, I'm requesting that people sign their posts giving their names or a
> consistent penname. Pretending to be multiple people is not permitted.
>
> Another key point is that I'm requesting that most complaints about other
> participants be mailed directly to the listowner
> (theos-talk-owner@yahoogroups.com) rather that posted to the list.
>
> I don't need to repeat to those of us current on the list about the
> importance of treating each other respectfully and not dumping large
> quantities of unrelated materials on the list.
>
> All this is an experiment. I hope it works out for the best for everyone.
>
> Eldon Tucker
>
> ---- new member message ----
>
> Welcome.
>
> You are now a subscriber to the theos-talk theosophical mailing
> list.
>
> Initially, your membership to the mailing list is moderated. You
> can lurk and read messages as long as you want.
>
> When you are first ready to participate, we would like you to
> write an introductory message about yourself to the list.
> Shortly after that message and your first few regular postings to
> the list, you will likely be removed from moderation and free to
> post directly to the list.
>
> (The purpose of the initial moderation is to make sure that new
> subscribers wanting to post messages on the list introduce
> themselves and that their initial postings show they have some
> interest in theosophical discussions and are not solely
> interested in totally unrelated materials. We also want to
> insure that new participants are not solely out to rhetorically
> beat up everyone in sight because they hate the subject of
> Theosophy and want to lash out at anyone caring to explore it.)
>
> This is not intended to be a role playing site. It is expected
> that people posting to the list sign their emails or use the same
> penname consistently, regardless of the email address used in the
> posting. Pretending to be multiple different people is not
> allowed and cause for removal.
>
> Participants are expected to treat each other respectfully, even
> when strongly disagreeing on important ideas and issues.
> Materials posted should have some connection to the theosophical
> philosophy, or otherwise be of general interest to others on the
> list. Large volumes of materials that should really belong on
> lists dedicated to other topics should not be dumped on the list.
>
> There is no right answer to any particular question. But there
> is a right way to ask the question and other ways that can be so
> objectionable that uproar created upstages the discussion and
> only harm is caused.
>
> If you have any question about how things are running, or
> complaints to make about other list members, do so directly to
> the list owner: theos-talk-owner@yahoogroups.com. Don't post the
> complaints directly unless you are very sure that the other
> person will not be offended.
>
> Theosophy is a grand subject and it is a privilege to share a
> place with friends and other fellow students of its philosophy.
> Please help make sure this place is a welcome home for sincere
> and deep inquiry by everyone from all different backgrounds.
>
> Finally, note that any decision make by the listowner is final,
> and not subject to further debate. If a decision is made, for
> instance, that a particular tread of discussion has gone far
> enough and should end, you should move on to talking about other
> things.
>
> Thanks again for joining us and happy philosophizing!
>
>
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