Dear List,
In reading Lynda's response below, I remembered a post from another list that
was going through the same question and answer process that vocalist-temporary
is now experiencing. I thought it might be worth copying to the vocalist group.
Here is a (1998) protocol suggested for editing messages for lists that are not
moderated:
1. Individual emails should be personally edited for content by the author.
Clicking on "Send" should be done only after seriously considering whether you
will be misinterpreted by your reader.
2. Speak to your audience, as you would have them respond to you.
3. As you edit, modulate your response to include a message that will "promote"
discussion, and not "provoke" the list membership. "Inciting a riot" should
NOT be the intention of any list participant. These contentious list members
will be warned and then ousted from the membership if the warnings are ignored.
4. Here are some examples of modulated responses: (names used here are
fictitious)
A. "Mark is pretty dumb for suggesting this".......after editing
becomes......."It seems that Mark needs to cite the sources for his statement."
B. "Debbie has her finger stuck between the keys".....becomes....."Debbie
might want to re-think her point of view, based on......"
C. "That's just plain stupid...."....becomes...."I can't agree with that point
of view, because......."
D. "I'm young and inexperienced, but I just don't buy that ignorant
explanation"...becomes..."Although I have
little experience in that area, I'll have to research this for myself,
before I can comment."
5. If you realize later, after re-reading the post, that your proverbial foot
has gone into your proverbial mouth, take
it out, and write a personal apology, privately, to that person. THEN, write a
different, separate apology to the list for the error.
The above examples may seem trivial, but they are taken from actual posts on
various lists. The same individuals seem to post the same unedited, blatant
messages over and over. These individuals often have an "axe to grind" and do
not promote "getting along" with anyone. After two warnings, they should be
removed from the list, if they cannot abide by the rules.
Your messages should reflect the "best" of your knowledge, personality and
attitude, not the worst. Remember, your behavior and attitude are being exposed
publicly. After all, it's hard to tell just who might be reading your posts
online.
Chris
Christopher Caleffi
European Travel Specialist
ITG Travel Companies
WorldTravel Partners Affiliate
-----Original Message-----
From: LYNDA313@a... [SMTP:MIME :]
Sent: November 27, 2000 3:12 PM
To: vocalist-temporary@egroups.com
Subject: Re: [vocalist-temporary] censorship
I would offer the opinion that a moderator might scan the posts and
privately inform those calling names or other nasty stuff that this will
not be tolerated. I think that some other lists have been
OVER-censored,if that is a term some would understand.
It might also be suggested that anyone who gets a bit hot under the
collar after reading a post that he/she disagrees with should be more
inclined to self-censor than to dash off a nasty,insulting reply. Write
the answering post -- then read it and try to see it from the point of
view of the other members. Sometimes we might decide not to push the
SEND button after all.
Sincerely,
Lynda Lacy
Director of Choral Activities,
Jackson Preparatory School
Jackson, MS
LYNDA313@a...
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