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N Reid: re-order

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re-order

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	As many subscribers to the main list both read it regularly and have a habit of prayer, writers can safely assume that their requests are being prayed for around the clock and around the world! As a reader, if you would like to encourage the writer by just letting them know that you are praying, please write to them off-list. On the other hand, if you have additional information about the subject matter, or counsel that could be valued by others, please do send it on-list. If the thread develops into a broader discussion, the subject line should be marked '''OT:'''		As many subscribers to the main list both read it regularly and have a habit of prayer, writers can safely assume that their requests are being prayed for around the clock and around the world! As a reader, if you would like to encourage the writer by just letting them know that you are praying, please write to them off-list. On the other hand, if you have additional information about the subject matter, or counsel that could be valued by others, please do send it on-list. If the thread develops into a broader discussion, the subject line should be marked '''OT:'''

			=See also=
			*[[Talk:{{BASEPAGENAME}}]] for the rationale for some of these policies

	=Credits=		=Credits=
	*Contributed mainly by Brian Braunschweiger, List-Thug, as "ADMIN" postings on [[Mac Ministry List]] since 2006		*Contributed mainly by Brian Braunschweiger, List-Thug, as "ADMIN" postings on [[Mac Ministry List]] since 2006

	~~=See also=~~
	*[[Talk:{{BASEPAGENAME}}]] for the rationale for some of these policies

	[[Category:CATUG]]		[[Category:CATUG]]

Krakowian: /* Posting guidelines on the Mac Ministry List */

2012-10-17T07:02:11Z

Posting guidelines on the Mac Ministry List

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	These services (Dropbox in particular) may have specific ways to send a link to the image, and some (like Photobucket) are particularly well-suited for uploading images for linking. However, as a general instruction, after you have uploaded the image, look it it yourself on the relevant website – preferably in a browser session where you are not logged in to your own account, so that you see it as other people would see it. Select the whole web address line (this is called different things in different browsers, e.g. "location"). Copy it with ⌘C. Paste it into an email. If you have got it right, it will start with http://		These services (Dropbox in particular) may have specific ways to send a link to the image, and some (like Photobucket) are particularly well-suited for uploading images for linking. However, as a general instruction, after you have uploaded the image, look it it yourself on the relevant website – preferably in a browser session where you are not logged in to your own account, so that you see it as other people would see it. Select the whole web address line (this is called different things in different browsers, e.g. "location"). Copy it with ⌘C. Paste it into an email. If you have got it right, it will start with http://

			If, however, you find it necessary to include an image, please try to keep the file size below 40 kilobytes, as all messages larger than 40KB (including the text, headers and images), are held for moderation. Depending on message size, you may find your message rejected, with a request to reduce the image size. Therefore, to assure timely delivery, keep the image size well below 40 kilobytes.

	Feel free to also post other URLs that you think would be of interest to the group, e.g. Mac-related articles. Please add a comment so folks can decide if they really want to double click on them.		Feel free to also post other URLs that you think would be of interest to the group, e.g. Mac-related articles. Please add a comment so folks can decide if they really want to double click on them.

Krakowian: /* Images and other URLs */

2012-02-07T10:24:45Z

Images and other URLs

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	==Images and other URLs==		==Images and other URLs==
	If you want to share an image, it is best to upload it somewhere and send the URL. Many members will belong to a service that can be used for sharing images, e.g. iCloud, DropBox, Flickr or ~~Smugmug~~ to name a few.		If you want to share an image, it is best to upload it somewhere and send the URL. Many members will belong to a service that can be used for sharing images, e.g. iCloud, [http://www.dropbox.com DropBox], [http://www.flickr.com Flickr] or [http://www.photobucket.com PhotoBucket] to name a few.

	These services (Dropbox in particular) may have specific ways to send a link to the image. However, as a general instruction, after you have uploaded the image, look it it yourself on the relevant website – preferably in a browser session where you are not logged in to your own account, so that you see it as other people would see it. Select the whole web address line (this is called different things in different browsers, e.g. "location"). Copy it with ⌘C. Paste it into an email. If you have got it right, it will start with http://		These services (Dropbox in particular) may have specific ways to send a link to the image, and some (like Photobucket) are particularly well-suited for uploading images for linking. However, as a general instruction, after you have uploaded the image, look it it yourself on the relevant website – preferably in a browser session where you are not logged in to your own account, so that you see it as other people would see it. Select the whole web address line (this is called different things in different browsers, e.g. "location"). Copy it with ⌘C. Paste it into an email. If you have got it right, it will start with http://

	Feel free to also post other URLs that you think would be of interest to the group, e.g. Mac-related articles. Please add a comment so folks can decide if they really want to double click on them.		Feel free to also post other URLs that you think would be of interest to the group, e.g. Mac-related articles. Please add a comment so folks can decide if they really want to double click on them.

Krakowian: /* Images and other URLs */

2012-02-07T10:21:57Z

Images and other URLs

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	Feel free to also post other URLs that you think would be of interest to the group, e.g. Mac-related articles. Please add a comment so folks can decide if they really want to double click on them.		Feel free to also post other URLs that you think would be of interest to the group, e.g. Mac-related articles. Please add a comment so folks can decide if they really want to double click on them.

	If the link is long, enclose it in < > characters without spaces. This should prevent the link from being broken even if it is split over multiple lines in the email. Alternatively, you can go to [http://~~www.~~tinyurl.com ~~www.~~tinyurl.com] (or some other url-shortening service) and create a short url for your link.		If the link is long, enclose it in < > characters without spaces. This should prevent the link from being broken even if it is split over multiple lines in the email. Alternatively, you can go to [http://tinyurl.com tinyurl.com] (or some other url-shortening service) and create a short url for your link.

	==On and off topic discussions==		==On and off topic discussions==

Krakowian: /* Images and other URLs */

2012-02-07T10:21:01Z

Images and other URLs

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	Feel free to also post other URLs that you think would be of interest to the group, e.g. Mac-related articles. Please add a comment so folks can decide if they really want to double click on them.		Feel free to also post other URLs that you think would be of interest to the group, e.g. Mac-related articles. Please add a comment so folks can decide if they really want to double click on them.

	If the link is long, enclose it in < > characters without spaces. This should prevent the link from being broken even if it is split over multiple lines in the email. Alternatively, you can go to [http://www.tinyurl.com] (or some other url-shortening service) and create a short url for your link.		If the link is long, enclose it in < > characters without spaces. This should prevent the link from being broken even if it is split over multiple lines in the email. Alternatively, you can go to [http://www.tinyurl.com www.tinyurl.com] (or some other url-shortening service) and create a short url for your link.

	==On and off topic discussions==		==On and off topic discussions==

Krakowian: /* Images and other URLs */

2012-02-07T10:19:32Z

Images and other URLs

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	Feel free to also post other URLs that you think would be of interest to the group, e.g. Mac-related articles. Please add a comment so folks can decide if they really want to double click on them.		Feel free to also post other URLs that you think would be of interest to the group, e.g. Mac-related articles. Please add a comment so folks can decide if they really want to double click on them.

	If the link is long, enclose it in < > characters without spaces. This should prevent the link from being broken even if it is split over multiple lines in the email.		If the link is long, enclose it in < > characters without spaces. This should prevent the link from being broken even if it is split over multiple lines in the email. Alternatively, you can go to [http://www.tinyurl.com] (or some other url-shortening service) and create a short url for your link.

	==On and off topic discussions==		==On and off topic discussions==

N Reid: /* URLs */ + sharing images

2012-02-05T22:43:21Z

URLs: + sharing images

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	So for a new topic, changing the subject line is good, but creating a brand new message (instead of using reply) is best. To make this easy for you, the message footer now has a link to start a new message.		So for a new topic, changing the subject line is good, but creating a brand new message (instead of using reply) is best. To make this easy for you, the message footer now has a link to start a new message.

	==URLs==		==Images and other URLs==
	~~Feel free~~ to ~~post URLs you think would be of interest~~ to the ~~group~~. ~~Please add an annotation so folks~~ can ~~decide if they really want~~ to ~~double click on them~~.		If you want to share an image, it is best to upload it somewhere and send the URL. Many members will belong to a service that can be used for sharing images, e.g. iCloud, DropBox, Flickr or Smugmug to name a few.

	If the link is long, enclose it in < > characters without spaces. This should prevent the link from being broken even if it is split over multiple lines in the email.		These services (Dropbox in particular) may have specific ways to send a link to the image. However, as a general instruction, after you have uploaded the image, look it it yourself on the relevant website – preferably in a browser session where you are not logged in to your own account, so that you see it as other people would see it. Select the whole web address line (this is called different things in different browsers, e.g. "location"). Copy it with ⌘C. Paste it into an email. If you have got it right, it will start with http://

			Feel free to also post other URLs that you think would be of interest to the group, e.g. Mac-related articles. Please add a comment so folks can decide if they really want to double click on them.

			If the link is long, enclose it in < > characters without spaces. This should prevent the link from being broken even if it is split over multiple lines in the email.

	==On and off topic discussions==		==On and off topic discussions==

N Reid: /* Prayer requests, and responses */ For a more confidential alternative, see Mac Ministry List#Prayer list.

2012-01-07T21:43:41Z

Prayer requests, and responses: For a more confidential alternative, see Mac Ministry List#Prayer list.

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	==Prayer requests, and responses==		==Prayer requests, and responses==

	Requests for prayer are welcome on the Mac Ministry List. Although there are no limits on this, it is wise to be cautious about personal information, bearing in mind that the list goes to a few hundred people, many of whom you don't know at all.		Requests for prayer are welcome on the Mac Ministry List. Although there are no limits on this, it is wise to be cautious about personal information, bearing in mind that the list goes to a few hundred people, many of whom you don't know at all. (For a more confidential alternative, consider the '''[[Mac Ministry List#Prayer list\|Prov1522 List]]'''.)

	As many subscribers to the list both read it regularly and have a habit of prayer, writers can safely assume that their requests are being prayed for around the clock and around the world! As a reader, if you would like to encourage the writer by just letting them know that you are praying, please write to them off-list. On the other hand, if you have additional information about the subject matter, or counsel that could be valued by others, please do send it on-list. If the thread develops into a broader discussion, the subject line should be marked '''OT:'''		As many subscribers to the main list both read it regularly and have a habit of prayer, writers can safely assume that their requests are being prayed for around the clock and around the world! As a reader, if you would like to encourage the writer by just letting them know that you are praying, please write to them off-list. On the other hand, if you have additional information about the subject matter, or counsel that could be valued by others, please do send it on-list. If the thread develops into a broader discussion, the subject line should be marked '''OT:'''

	=Credits=		=Credits=

N Reid: /* On and off topic discussions */ move Items for sale under a separate heading, add a sentence from Brian B's original post on Oct 1, 2006

2011-10-17T08:31:33Z

On and off topic discussions: move Items for sale under a separate heading, add a sentence from Brian B's original post on Oct 1, 2006

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	The only exceptions are announcements about significant life events and prayer requests. While technically off topic, prayer requests and updates are given a special dispensation.		The only exceptions are announcements about significant life events and prayer requests. While technically off topic, prayer requests and updates are given a special dispensation.

	~~Items for sale may be offered if~~ they are ~~specifically relevant to ministry~~, ~~or are being offered at a reduced cost or donated to~~ the ~~users of this~~ list~~. If anyone is not sure~~, ~~please ask Brian Braunschweiger~~ or ~~another of the Ops/[[board members]] in advance of posting~~.		As long as they are brief, funny and the threads don't go on too long, the list has traditionally tolerated other responses that are technically off topic as long as they invoke Monty Python, the Princess Bride or use puns.

	~~As long as~~ they are ~~brief, funny and the threads don't go on too long~~, the list ~~has traditionally tolerated responses that are technically off topic as long as they invoke Monty Python~~, the ~~Princess Bride or use puns~~.		==Items for sale==
			There are better venues for selling hardware or software than this list. Items for sale may be offered if they are specifically relevant to ministry, or are being offered at a reduced cost or donated to the users of this list. If anyone is not sure, please ask Brian Braunschweiger or another of the Ops/[[board members]] in advance of posting.

	==Prayer requests, and responses==		==Prayer requests, and responses==

N Reid: /* On and off topic discussions */ expanded comment on prayer requests from Brian B on Mac-Min, Nov 24, 2010

2011-10-11T08:28:17Z

On and off topic discussions: expanded comment on prayer requests from Brian B on Mac-Min, Nov 24, 2010

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	The '''off topic''' list is pretty straightforward as well. If the post focuses on current events, politics, Christian living, apologetics, theology, church life or style, or Bible interpretation then it is off topic and '''OT:''' should be added to the subject line so folks can filter or ignore as they please. Such discussions are not forbidden, we just ask for the '''OT:''' label in the subject line and we also ask for care in the length, frequency and tone of such discussions. The occasional disagreement is helpful as iron sharpens iron, as long as we continue to accept one another in the right spirit.		The '''off topic''' list is pretty straightforward as well. If the post focuses on current events, politics, Christian living, apologetics, theology, church life or style, or Bible interpretation then it is off topic and '''OT:''' should be added to the subject line so folks can filter or ignore as they please. Such discussions are not forbidden, we just ask for the '''OT:''' label in the subject line and we also ask for care in the length, frequency and tone of such discussions. The occasional disagreement is helpful as iron sharpens iron, as long as we continue to accept one another in the right spirit.

	The only exceptions are announcements about significant life events and prayer ~~requests–these~~ are ~~always on-topic~~.		The only exceptions are announcements about significant life events and prayer requests. While technically off topic, prayer requests and updates are given a special dispensation.

	Items for sale may be offered if they are specifically relevant to ministry, or are being offered at a reduced cost or donated to the users of this list. If anyone is not sure, please ask Brian Braunschweiger or another of the Ops/[[board members]] in advance of posting.		Items for sale may be offered if they are specifically relevant to ministry, or are being offered at a reduced cost or donated to the users of this list. If anyone is not sure, please ask Brian Braunschweiger or another of the Ops/[[board members]] in advance of posting.