Talk:Posting guidelines - Revision history

N Reid: /* Reminder */ The above is kept here as an archive and to explain some rationales. The live version is at '''Posting guidelines'''.

2014-02-22T14:18:01Z

Reminder: The above is kept here as an archive and to explain some rationales. The live version is at '''Posting guidelines'''.

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	==Responses to prayer requests==		==Responses to prayer requests==
	Although many members don't mind seeing public responses saying "Praying in [wherever]", others would rather not be distracted by these messages, and some may even feel uncomfortable, either thinking there is an appearance of boasting, or feeling under pressure to reply in kind. On reflection, the Board suggests that it is better to send this sort of reply off-list. - ''CATUG Board, April 2011''		Although many members don't mind seeing public responses saying "Praying in [wherever]", others would rather not be distracted by these messages, and some may even feel uncomfortable, either thinking there is an appearance of boasting, or feeling under pressure to reply in kind. On reflection, the Board suggests that it is better to send this sort of reply off-list. - ''CATUG Board, April 2011''

			=Reminder=
			The above is kept here as an archive and to explain some rationales. The live version is at '''[[Posting guidelines]]'''.

N Reid: explanations

2012-02-04T17:59:47Z

explanations

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			This page includes various old email postings that were the original statements (in recent memory at least) of the guidelines now stated on the actual page '''[[Posting guidelines]]'''. It is kept here as it explains the reasoning behind some of the guidelines.

	=Rationale for posting guidelines=		=Rationale for posting guidelines=


	==On appropriate quoting==		==On appropriate quoting==
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	It is not an expectation on this list that folks will bottom post or interleave postings. I think a very strong case can be made that bottom posting is desirable. I won't rehash all the pros here but do want to mention two things - top posters also tend to be the ones not to edit quoted material (see above) and a mixture of top and bottom posting makes it very hard on those who follow the thread in the digest form of this list. I don't object to a thoughtful reminder such as the one Jon gave us but I will not come down on anyone who top posts. I will follow up with those who habitually fail to edit quoted material. - ''Brian B, May 9, 2006''		It is not an expectation on this list that folks will bottom post or interleave postings. I think a very strong case can be made that bottom posting is desirable. I won't rehash all the pros here but do want to mention two things - top posters also tend to be the ones not to edit quoted material (see above) and a mixture of top and bottom posting makes it very hard on those who follow the thread in the digest form of this list. I don't object to a thoughtful reminder such as the one Jon gave us but I will not come down on anyone who top posts. I will follow up with those who habitually fail to edit quoted material. - ''Brian B, May 9, 2006''

	==~~Off~~ topic==		==On and off topic==
	OT stands for Off Topic. It is a long standing designation for that from other email lists and Usenet groups. Some groups or lists prefer [OT] but that is not required here.		OT stands for Off Topic. It is a long standing designation for that from other email lists and Usenet groups. Some groups or lists prefer [OT] but that is not required here.

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	;Special Case #2 - FOR SALE ITEMS		;Special Case #2 - FOR SALE ITEMS
	There are better venues for selling hardware or software than this list. Exceptions to this would be items that are specifically relevant to ministry, or that are being offered at a reduced cost or donated to the users of this list. Drew, your occasional posts of deals are always welcome. If anyone is not sure, please ask myself, David Lang or Jesse in advance of posting.		There are better venues for selling hardware or software than this list. Exceptions to this would be items that are specifically relevant to ministry, or that are being offered at a reduced cost or donated to the users of this list. Drew, your occasional posts of deals are always welcome. If anyone is not sure, please ask myself, David Lang or Jesse in advance of posting. ''[Note: that's an old list; see the page [[Board members]] for current contacts.]''

	;Special Case #3 - I AM NOT LEFT HANDED		;Special Case #3 - I AM NOT LEFT HANDED

N Reid: /* Off topic */ long post by Brian B

2011-04-20T23:16:17Z

Off topic: long post by Brian B

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 ==On top posting==
 It is not an expectation on this list that folks will bottom post or interleave postings. I think a very strong case can be made that bottom posting is desirable. I won't rehash all the pros here but do want to mention two things - top posters also tend to be the ones not to edit quoted material (see above) and a mixture of top and bottom posting makes it very hard on those who follow the thread in the digest form of this list. I don't object to a thoughtful reminder such as the one Jon gave us but I will not come down on anyone who top posts. I will follow up with those who habitually fail to edit quoted material. - ''Brian B, May 9, 2006''
 ==Responses to prayer requests==
 Although many members don't mind seeing public responses saying "Praying in [wherever]", others would rather not be distracted by these messages, and some may even feel uncomfortable, either thinking there is an appearance of boasting, or feeling under pressure to reply in kind.  On reflection, the Board suggests that it is better to send this sort of reply off-list. - ''CATUG Board, April 2011''

N Reid: moved User talk:N Reid/Sandbox to Talk:Posting guidelines: draft is now ready; moved rather than copied as page history includes info on specific sources used

2011-04-20T22:35:25Z

moved User talk:N Reid/Sandbox to Talk:Posting guidelines: draft is now ready; moved rather than copied as page history includes info on specific sources used

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N Reid: move notes on responses to prayer request from article, and add on-list rationales from Brian B dated May 9, 2006

2011-04-20T22:32:05Z

move notes on responses to prayer request from article, and add on-list rationales from Brian B dated May 9, 2006

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=Rationale for posting guidelines=

==On appropriate quoting==
Various lists have different expectations. It is expected on this list that responders will quote just enough to give context to whatever new comments are being added. This makes for more efficient use of the list and shows consideration for those on the list that pay by the minute to access mail and/or by the bit transferred. If folks need help to know how to best use their email software of choice to reply and edit replies, ask. Always edit out the list footer info on how to unsubscribe as it will be added to each new post. If Gmail (or any other software) simply does not allow quoted text to be edited, we will make allowances. If it is simply inconvenient to do so, remember the few moments you take will be appreciated hundreds and thousands of times over by the readers of your post to this list. - ''Brian B, May 9, 2006''

==On top posting==
It is not an expectation on this list that folks will bottom post or interleave postings. I think a very strong case can be made that bottom posting is desirable. I won't rehash all the pros here but do want to mention two things - top posters also tend to be the ones not to edit quoted material (see above) and a mixture of top and bottom posting makes it very hard on those who follow the thread in the digest form of this list. I don't object to a thoughtful reminder such as the one Jon gave us but I will not come down on anyone who top posts. I will follow up with those who habitually fail to edit quoted material. - ''Brian B, May 9, 2006''

==Responses to prayer requests==
Although many members don't mind seeing public responses saying "Praying in [wherever]", others would rather not be distracted by these messages, and some may even feel uncomfortable, either thinking there is an appearance of boasting, or feeling under pressure to reply in kind. On reflection, the Board suggests that it is better to send this sort of reply off-list. - ''CATUG Board, April 2011''