[C320-list] C320 List Server Etiquitte Reminder

[clburti at gmail.com]

Thanks Dave,

It is always a good idea to circulate this advice periodically as we all need the reminder. One member of a great sailing email list who was highly regarded for his expertise and well considered advice would post such a reminder every couple of months and earned himself the affectionate nickname of List Ogre. Unfortunately this kind soul has since passed and is much missed.






Fair Winds
Chris Burti
Commitment
Catalina 320, #867





From: Utility Email
Sent: ‎Saturday‎, ‎April‎ ‎26‎, ‎2014 ‎8‎:‎39‎ ‎PM
To: 320





I remember when I joined the C320IA about 7 years ago, I was reminded several times to:

1.  Keep any promotional material or personal signature blocks out of our posts.  Only use signature blocks that list yourself, your boat, and your hailing port. 

2.  Try to stay on topic to keep the integrity of the discussion topic intact for our thread archives. 

3.  Try not to broadcast a personal conversation to everyone. 

4.  Don't use the C320IA list server as a marketing and sales tool to our members.  That is why we have a FOR SALE spot on our C320IA website. 

5.  It is easy to hit "reply" or "send" too early and not realize that our personal or work signature blocks (with promotional items, website listings, real estate listings, and the like) are on our replies.  Easy to do once in a while.  I get it. 

At the time I thought that these were good practices to keep the value of the C320IA list server relevant to as many of our members as possible while being a practical and useful information tool to broadcast, share, and exchange information among us. 

I thought that I would briefly send this email so each of us could take some stock in how we are currently using the list server to share information relevant to the majority of us. 

I find that the C320IA website and list server to be invaluable tools and this email is just a gentle reminder to myself as well as others to keep the integrity of this membership advantage high. I also like all of the sage advice, clever one liners, and general personality displayed by each of us.  It is a great tool. 

Anyway. I thought that I would pass along this same gentle reminder that I had also received from a fellow C320IA member any years ago.  us.  If this is out of line, please correct me. I would love the feedback. 

Happy sailing and thanks!

Dave

David Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
C320MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, Washington