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Dear AAM list subscribers,
A quick response to Vera Crowell's recent email about being censored.
A couple of Vera's emails bounced back to our system for technical
reasons. The messages were NOT censored. Mail sent to the list is not
read by moderators before being posted, which is why we rely on
reminders AFTER conversations get too heated or too personal. In such
cases, we have guidelines we follow and warnings are issued before a
user is removed from the list
That said, it's probably a good time to send out a reminder of the
current general guidelines, so they appear at the end of this message.
If you have any trouble with your account or stop getting email
suddenly, please let one of the postmasters (or to be less
gender-specific, e-mail managers) know. Their emails are listed
below. Sometimes the system that very generously runs our list has
problems with emails and has to unsubscribe people without even the
postmasters knowing, so if you have any questions at all, please ask
and we'll check what happened for you.
Happy list-posting!
Anita
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Dear AAM Discussion List Users,
This is a periodic reminder to all discussants on the AAM discussion
list of the basic rules of conduct that govern the list. These were
written in the early days of the list and continue to govern its use.
Please read the rules carefully. Anyone who violates these rules will
be given one reminder, followed by removal from the list if that
reminder is not heeded. No worries...the rules are simple and help us
keep the list a welcoming place for worthwhile, enlightening
discussions.
The rules...
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OFFICIAL RULES OF THE AAM DISCUSSION NETWORK
AFRICAN ASSOCIATION OF MADISON, INC.
AAM DISCUSSION NETWORK is a private mail distribution list, sponsored
by the African Association of Madison, Inc., with special interest in
the affairs of Africans in Madison in particular, and Africa in
general. This network is made up of Africans and friends of Africa in
Madison and surrounding areas who have access to email. The list of
subscribers is mailed periodically to all subscribers.
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Joe Brewoo ([log in to unmask])
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Postings can cover any topic of members' choice, including politics,
economics, culture, education, history, geography, religion,
architecture, medicine, development, etc. Postings may include news,
opinions, observations, humor, announcements, or requests. If it has
anything to do with Africa or Africans, it can be discussed.
AAM DISCUSSION NETWORK has no political, religious, or economic
affiliation, and draws its strength from the diversity of opinions
expressed by its members, thus reflecting the full make-up of
Africans and Friends of Africa in Madison.
SUBSCRIBING AND UNSUBSCRIBING First time subscribers should send an
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RULES
The only rules that members should follow are those of simple
etiquette and otherwise.
1. Messages posted to the AAM DISCUSSION NETWORK can be shared
with any member of the AAM List, and indeed, the whole world, on or
off the Internet.
2. Private messages, whether from members or non-members, should
only be posted to AAM List with the author's permission.
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off the AAM List.
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particular individual) to the network. You may use the AAM List for
the purpose of initiating private contact.
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"unfriendly" reminder from the POST MASTERS. Subsequent violation
will result in the removal of the offender from the list.
7. If your mailbox gets full or your mail starts to bounce due
to network problems, you are automatically removed from the network
since there is no way to inform you of the situation. You will be
reinstated if you send mail to the postmaster after you rectify your
problem.
8. Postings containing only one-liners such as "Well said", "I
couldn't agree with you more", etc. are NOT allowed on AAM List.
9. You can cut and paste a maximum of 1 (One) paragraph of
previously posted text on AAM List UNLESS you are doing an itemized
reply, in which case you are allowed to cut and paste only the
relevant sentences.
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send mail to one of the POST MASTERS. They will then be given
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DO NOT send the message to [log in to unmask], the network's
address. When in doubt on anything, contact anyone of the friendly
Post Masters.
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MASTERS before being posted on the AAM DISCUSSION NETWORK.
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