Hi All,
I've been asked to send out the old semi-monthly email about
list etiquette, and I agree it is a good idea (it's been a while).
1) PLEASE think about this before you send out a message.
Ask yourself: Does everyone need to read this, or should I maybe just send this
to one person specifically? Emailing the list asking if anyone knows how to
replate pot metal would be just fine. Emailing the list to
ask one individual if they will be going to Thursday's local cruise night is
bad. (You get the idea.) This is the most important thing you need to do
-- stay on the 1955-61 MoPar topic, and keep personal conversations
personal. PLEASE.
2) Before replying to a post, read ALL of your current list mail, as someone
else may have already replied with the exact same thing.
3) The focus of most of the people on this list is restoration and
preservation. While modified/customized cars are fine, please limit your questions
and responses to remain relevant to the list. Asking about engine swaps
etc., is fine, but once you find people willing to help, please move the
discussion "off - list" and email each other privately. This
will help reduce the friction between some restorers and customizers.
Also, check out "The Exhaust Pipe" on our forums -- it's the hangout
for hot rodders and racers.
4) When replying to an article it is not necessary to quote the entire article
back to the list, use your editor to trim out all but what is relevant to your
reply. This makes things a lot easier to read and saves bandwidth as well.
5) Please DO NOT post jokes, virus warnings, chain letters, or any type of
attachments to the list. It’s not on topic, and most of the things folks
forward end up just being hoaxes anyway.
6) "Flame wars" and bashing of other people's
opinions, cars, etc. are NOT permitted. The list is intended to be productive
and informative. An animated discussion is fine, but remember, insults can hurt
feelings. Discuss the topic, but leave the egos at home.
7) "For Sale"
and "Wanted" posts are fine, as long as the number of posts is within
reason. Please, when possible, combine all your items wanted or items for sale
into one message, rather than posting each item individually. Remember
the forums on the web site as well.
People who fail to follow these rules will be warned
privately, and repeated offenses are cause for removal from the list. Use
common sense, play nice, and treat others the way you’d want to be
treated.
If you have questions about any of the above, just drop me a
line.
-Dave Stragand
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