---------------------------------------------------------- Pietenpol-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 03/03/23: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:35 PM - Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 03/02/23 (CHESTER PEEK) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:35:47 PM PST US From: CHESTER PEEK Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 03/02/23 Stop emails!! Thomas > On Mar 3, 2023, at 1:31 AM, Pietenpol-List Digest Server wrote: > > * > > ================================================= > Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive > ================================================= > > Today's complete Pietenpol-List Digest can also be found in either of the > two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted > in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes > and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version > of the Pietenpol-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor > such as Notepad or with a web browser. > > HTML Version: > > http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter 23-03-02&Archive=Pietenpol > > Text Version: > > http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter 23-03-02&Archive=Pietenpol > > > =============================================== > EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive > =============================================== > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Pietenpol-List Digest Archive > --- > Total Messages Posted Thu 03/02/23: 1 > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > > Today's Message Index: > ---------------------- > > 1. 05:23 AM - Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 03/01/23 (CHESTER PEEK) > > > > ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ > > > Time: 05:23:16 AM PST US > From: CHESTER PEEK > Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Pietenpol-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 03/01/23 > > > Chester Peek at rbaron18@aol.com has passed away. > > Please stop emails. > > Thomas Peek > >>> On Mar 2, 2023, at 1:42 AM, Pietenpol-List Digest Server >> wrote: >> >> * >> >> ================================================ >> Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive >> ================================================ >> >> Today's complete Pietenpol-List Digest can also be found in either of the >> two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted >> in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes >> and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version >> of the Pietenpol-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor >> such as Notepad or with a web browser. >> >> HTML Version: >> >> http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter 23-03-01&Archive=Pietenpol >> >> Text Version: >> >> http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter 23-03-01&Archive=Pietenpol >> >> >> ============================================== >> EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive >> ============================================== >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> Pietenpol-List Digest Archive >> --- >> Total Messages Posted Wed 03/01/23: 2 >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> Today's Message Index: >> ---------------------- >> >> 1. 11:04 PM - Official Pietenpol-List FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) (Matt > Dralle) >> 2. 11:24 PM - Official Pietenpol-List Usage Guidelines (Matt Dralle) >> >> >> >> ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ >> >> >> Time: 11:04:15 PM PST US >> From: Matt Dralle >> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Official Pietenpol-List FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) >> >> >> Dear Listers, >> >> Please read over the Pietenpol-List Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below. > The >> complete Pietenpol-List FAQ including the Usage Guidelines can be found at the >> following URL: >> >> http://www.matronics.com/FAQs/Pietenpol-List.FAQ.html >> >> Thank you, >> >> Matt Dralle >> Matronics Email List Administrator >> >> >> [ Note: This FAQ was designed to be displayed with a fixed width font such as >> Courier. Proportional fonts will cause display formatting errors. ] >> >> >> This FAQ can also be viewed in HTML online at the following address: >> >> http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Pietenpol-List.htm >> >> >> ************************************************************ >> ******* LIST POLICIES AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ******* >> ************************************************************ >> >> >> PLEASE READ. This document contains Pietenpol-List policies and information >> for new and old subscribers. Understanding the Pietenpol-List policies will >> minimize problems for the Administrator, and will help keep the Pietenpol-List >> running smoothly for all of us. >> >> >> ****************************************** >> *** Quick Start Guide to List Features *** >> ****************************************** >> >> There are many features available on the Matronics Email Lists and each >> one is described in detailed below. However, using the List Navigator >> you can quickly access the complete set of features available for this >> List. The List Navigator can be found at the following URL: >> >> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Pietenpol-List >> >> >> **************************************** >> *** How to Subscribe and Unsubscribe *** >> **************************************** >> >> Simply go to the Web Page shown below and enter your email address and >> select the List(s) that you wish to subscribe or unsubscribed from. You >> may also use the handy "Find" function to determine the exact syntax of >> your email address as it is subscribed to the List. Please see the >> complete instructions at the top of the Web Page for more information. >> The Subscribe/Unsubscribe web page is: >> >> http://www.matronics.com/subscribe >> >> Note that you will receive TWO conformation emails regarding your subsciption >> process. The first verifies that your subscription/unsubsciption request >> was received, and the second confirms that the process has been completed. >> >> You should receive the first email within a few minutes of your request. >> The second conformation will arrive in less than 24 hours. You cannot post >> >> until you receive the second conformation email message. >> >> >> ***************************** >> *** How to Post a Message *** >> ***************************** >> >> Send an email message to: >> >> pietenpol-list@matronics.com >> >> Your message will be redistributed to everyone currently subscribed >> to the List. >> >> >> ***************************************************** >> *** SPAM Fighter - You Must be Subscribed to Post *** >> ***************************************************** >> >> When a new post is received by the system, the From: line of the message >> is checked and compared against the current subscription list. If the >> email address is found, the message is passed on to the List Processor. >> If the email address isn't found in the current list of subscribers, it >> is dumped. This serves to very effectively thwart 99% of the SPAM that >> gets posted to the Lists. >> >> Remember, however, that the syntax of your email address is very important >> with regard to the configuration of your email application such as Outlook >> or Eudora. For example, the following two email addresses may be >> functionally equivalent, but only one would pass the Matronics Email SPAM >> test depending on which was syntax was subscribed to the given List: >> >> smith@machine.domain.com >> >> smith@domain.com >> >> Either email address syntax is alright, just be sure that you configure >> your email application to match *exactly* the address you've subscibed to >> the List. >> >> >> ************************************** >> *** Enclosure Support on the Lists *** >> ************************************** >> >> Limited posting of enclosures such as pictures, documents, and spreadsheets >> is supported on the Lists. There are a number of restrictions, and these >> are detailed below. Please abide by the rules put forth regarding the >> content of enclosures. >> >> These are some of the features and limits of enclosures on the Matronics >> Lists: >> >> 1) Enclosures will only be posted to the Real Time version of the Lists. >> >> 2) Enclosures will NOT be included in the Daily Digest version of the Lists. >> >> 3) Enclosures WILL BE forwarded on to the BBS Forum Web site. >> >> 4) Enclosures will NOT be appended to the Archives. >> >> 5) Enclosures will NOT be available in the List Browse feature. >> >> 6) Only the following file types and extensions will be allowed: >> >> bmp doc dwg dxf gif jpg pdf png txt xls >> >> All other enclosures types will be rejected and email returned to >> sender. The enclosure types listed above are relatively safe from >> a virus standpoint and don't pose a particularly large security risk. >> >> 7) !! All incoming enclosures will be scanned for viruses prior to posting >> to the List. This is done in real time and will not slow down >> the process of posting the message !! >> >> >> Here are some rules for posting enclosures. Failure to abide by these rules >> >> could result in the removal of a subscriber's email address from the Lists. >> >> 1) Pay attention to what you are posting!! Make sure that the files >> you are enclosing aren't HUGE (greater that 1MB). Remember that there >> are still people checking they're email via dial up modem. If you post >> 30MB worth of pictures, you are placing an unnecessary burden on these >> folks and the rest of us, for that matter. >> >> 2) SCALE YOUR PICTURES DOWN!!! I don't want to see huge 3000 x 2000 >> pictures getting posted that are 3 or 4MB each. This is just >> unacceptable. Use a program such as Photoshop to scale the picture >> down to something on the order of 800 x 600 and try to keep the >> file size to less-than 200KB, preferably much less. >> >> Microsoft has a really awesome utility available for free that allows >> you to Right-Click on a picture in Explorer and automatically >> scale it down and resave it. This is a great utility - get it, use it! >> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx >> Look for the link "Image Resizer" >> >> 3) !! This would seem to go without saying, but I'll say it anyway. Do not >> post anything that would be considered offensive by your grandmother. >> And you know what I'm saying; I don't want to see anything even >> questionable. !! >> >> 4) REMEMBER THIS: If you post a 1MB enclosure to a List with 1000 members >> subscribed, your 1MB enclosure must be resent 1000 times amounting >> to 1MB X 1000 = 1 Gigabyte of network traffic!! BE CAREFUL and >> BE COURTEOUS! >> >> Also see the section below on the Matronics Photo and File Share where >> you can have your files and photos posted on the Matronics web server >> for long time viewing and availability. >> >> >> ******************* >> *** Digest Mode *** >> ******************* >> >> Each day, starting at 12 midnight PST US, a new 'digest' will be started. >> This digest will contain the same information that is currently appended >> to the archive file. It has all of the headers except for the "From:" >> and "Subject:" lines removed, and includes a message separator consisting >> of a line of underscores. >> >> Each day at 23:55 PST US, the day's messages as described above will be >> combined and sent as a single message to everyone on the digest email list. >> >> To subscribe to the digest list, use the same subscription web form >> described above, and just select the Digest version of the List. >> >> http://www.matronics.com/subscribe >> >> Note that you *can* be subscribed to both the realtime and digest versions >> of the List at the same time. This is perfectly acceptable. >> >> Now some caveats: >> >> * Messages sent to "pietenpol-list-digest" will be forwarded to the standard >> email list. In other words, you cannot post messages only to the >> digest List. >> >> * If you are subscribed to both the regular List and the digest List, you >> will receive the realtime postings as well as the digest at the end of >> the day. >> >> * If you reply to the digest email, your message will be forwarded to the >> normal list associated with the digest. Important Note: Please change >> the subject line to reflect the topic of your response! Also, please >> *do not include all or most of the digest in your reply*. >> >> >> **************************** >> *** List Digest Browser *** >> **************************** >> >> An archive of all the List Digests can be found online in either plain text >> or HTML format. These archives contain the exact Digest that was posted to >> the Digest email list on the given day. The Digest Archives can be found >> at the following location: >> >> http://www.matronics.com/digest >> >> >> ***************************************** >> *** The "DO NOT ARCHIVE" Message Flag *** >> ***************************************** >> >> At times, your message may concern something that is revelent only to a very >> >> small number of persons or to a limited area, and you may not wish to archive >> >> it. In such a case, simply put the following phrase anywhere in the >> message: >> >> do not archive >> >> Your message will not be appended to the archive, but will be sent to List > >> email distribution as normal. >> >> >> ********************************************** >> ***** READ THIS - Automatic Unsubscribes ***** >> ********************************************** >> >> Note that if your email address begins to cause problems such as bounced >> email, mailbox is filled, or any other errors, your address will be promptly >> removed from the List. If you discover that you are no longer receiving >> messages from the Pietenpol-List, go to the following Web page, and look >> for your email address and a possible reason for your removal. >> >> The Matronics Email List uses utility called the "Email Weasel" that >> automatically looks though the day's bounced email for addresses that >> caused problems due to common things like "user is unknown", "mailbox >> full", etc. If the Email Weasel removes your email address from the >> Lists you will find record of it at the following URL: >> >> http://www.matronics.com/unsubscribed >> >> If the problem listed on the web site above has been resolved, please feel > >> free to resubscribe to the Lists of your choice. >> >> >> ******************************* >> *** List Member Information *** >> ******************************* >> >> If you have not done so already, please email me your phone numbers and >> paper mail address in the following format: >> >> smith@somehost.com >> Joe Smith >> 123 Airport Lane >> Tower, CA 91234-1234 >> 098-765-1234 w >> 123-456-7890 h >> >> Please forward this information to the following email address: >> >> requests@matronics.com >> >> I have a file of such things, that I typically use to contact you when >> there are problems with your email address. The information will NOT >> be used for any other commercial purpose. >> >> >> **************************************** >> *** Realtime Web Email List Browsing *** >> **************************************** >> >> Recent messages posted to the Pietenpol-List are also made available on >> the Web for realtime browsing. Seven days worth of back postings are >> available with this feature. The messages can be sorted by Subject, >> Author, Date, or Message Thread. The Realtime List Browser indexes are >> updated twice per hour at xx:15 and xx:45. You can also reply to a message >> >> or start a new message directly from the List Browser Interface (coming soon). >> You do not have to be subscribed to the given list to use the List >> Browser Interface in view-mode. >> >> http://www.matronics.com/browselist/pietenpol-list >> >> >> ******************************************* >> *** Web Forums Bulletin Board Interface *** >> ******************************************* >> >> A phpBB BBS web Forums front end is available for all Pietenpol-List content. >> content. The Forums contain all of the same content available via the email >> >> distribution and found on the various archive viewing formats such as the >> List Browse, etc. Any posts on the web Forums will be cross posted to the > >> respective email List, and posts to the Email List will be cross posted to > >> the web Forums. >> >> You may view all List content on the Forums without any special login. >> If you wish to post a message via the Web Forum interface, however, you >> will need to Register. This is a simple process that takes only a few >> minutes. A link to the Registration page can be found at the top of the >> main web Forums page. Note that registering on the Forum web site also >> enables you to send email posts to the Lists as well. You will also need to >> >> Subscribe to the respective Email List as described above to receive the >> Email Distribution of the List, however. >> >> The Matroincs Email List Web BBS Forums can be found at the following URL: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com >> >> >> ********************************* >> *** Matronics Email List Wiki *** >> ********************************* >> >> In an attempt to make it easy to store and find structured and often accessed > >> information, Matronics has installed a Wiki at: >> >> http://wiki.matronics.com >> >> The Wiki allows individuals to create web pages to contain useful information > >> for other users of the mailing lists and web site. Unlike an ordinary web page >> >> where the content needs to be submitted to Matronics for inclusion, the Wiki > >> permits the users to construct their own pages and have them visible immediately. >> >> While constructing pages for the Wiki is not difficult, some may not be >> comfortable building pages. In that case, simply prepare the text and any >> images and email it to: >> >> wiki-support@matronics.com >> >> One of the volunteers on that list will take your submission and construct >> a Wiki page for you. >> >> Often someone produces a particularly useful posting in email one one of the > >> Lists that would be of general interest. In that case Matronics may take that > >> post and convert it into a Wiki page. >> >> >> ********************* >> *** List Archives *** >> ********************* >> >> A file containing of all of the previous postings to the Pietenpol-List is >> available on line. The archive file information is available via the >> Web and FTP in a number of forms. Each are briefly described below: >> >> >> * Pietenpol-List.FAQ >> >> - Latest version of the Pietenpol-List Frequently Asked Question >> page (this document). >> >> * Pietenpol-Archive.digest.complete >> >> - Complete file with most of the email header info removed and >> page breaks inserted between messages. >> >> * Pietenpol-Archive.digest.vol-?? >> >> - Same as the file above, but broken up into small sections that >> can more easily handled. >> >> * Pietenpol-Archive.digest.complete.zip >> >> - Same as the Pietenpol-Archive.digest.complete file above, but >> in PKZIP format. Use "binary" data transfer methods. >> >> * Pietenpol-Archive.digest.complete.Z >> >> - Same as the Pietenpol-Archive.digest.complete file above, but in >> >> UNIX compress format. Use "binary" data transfer methods. >> >> >> Download Via FTP >> ---------------- >> >> The archive file is available via anonymous FTP from ftp.matronics.com >> in the "/pub/Archives" directory. It is updated daily and can be found in >> a number of formats as described above. (All filenames are case sensitive.) >> >> ftp://ftp.matronics.com/pub/Archives >> >> >> Download Via Web >> ---------------- >> >> The archives are also available via a web listing. These can be found >> toward the bottom of the following web page: >> >> http://www.matronics.com/archives >> >> >> ****************************************** >> *** Complete List Web Archive Browsing *** >> ****************************************** >> >> All messages posted to the Pietenpol-List are also available using the >> Email List Archive Browsing feature. With this utility, all messages >> in the List are indexed, and individual sub-archives can be browsed. >> >> http://www.matronics.com/archive/archive-index.cgi?Pietenpol >> >> >> ***************************************** >> **** High-Speed Archive Search Engine *** >> ***************************************** >> >> You can use the custom, high-performance Matronics Email List Search Engine >> to quickly locate and browse any messages that have been posted to the >> List. The Engine allows the user to easily search any of the currently >> available List archives. >> >> http://www.matronics.com/search >> >> >> **************************** >> *** File and Photo Share *** >> **************************** >> >> With the Matronics Email List File and Photo Share you can share pictures >> and other data with members of the List without having to forward a >> copy of it to everyone. To share your Files and Photos, simply email >> them to: >> >> pictures@matronics.com >> >> !! ==> Please including the following information with each submission: >> >> 1) Email Lists that they are related to. >> 2) Your Full Name. >> 3) Your Email Address. >> 4) One line Subject description. >> 5) Multi-line, multi-paragraph description of topic. >> 6-x) One-line Description of each photo or file >> >> Prior to public availability of the files and photos, each will be scanned >> for viruses. Please also note that the process of making the files and >> photos available on the web site is a pseudo-manual process, and I try to >> process them every few days. >> >> Following the availability of the new Photoshare, an email message will be >> sent to the Email Lists enumerated in 1) above indicating that the new >> Share is available and what the direct URL to it is. >> >> For a current list of available Photoshares, have a look at the Main >> Index Page: >> >> http://www.matronics.com/photoshare >> >> >> ************************** >> *** List Archive CDROM *** >> ************************** >> >> A complete Matronics Email List Archive CD is available that contains >> all of the archives since the beginning of each of the Lists. The archives >> for all of the Lists are included on the CD along with a freeware search >> engine written by a list member. The CD is burned the day you order it >> and will contain archive received up to the last minute. They make >> great gifts! >> >> http://www.matronics.com/ArchiveCDROM >> >> >> ********************************** >> *** List Support Contributions *** >> ********************************** >> >> The Matronics Lists are run *completely* through the support of it members. >> You won't find any PopUpAds, flashing Banner ads, or any other form of >> annoying commercialism on either the Email Messages or the List web pages >> associated with the Matronics Email Lists. Every year during November >> I run a low-key, low-pressure "Fund Raiser" where, throughout the month, >> I ask List members to make a Contribution in any amount with which they >> are comfortable. >> >> I will often offer free gifts with certain contribution levels during the >> Fund Raiser to increase the participation. The gifts are usually donated >> by companies that are themselves List members. >> >> Your Contributions go directly to supporting the operation of the Lists >> including the high-speed, business-class Internet connection, server >> system hardware and software upgrades, and to partially offset the many >> many hours I spend running, maintaining, upgrading, and developing the >> variety of services found here. >> >> Generally Contributions range from $20 to $100 and are completely voluntary >> and non-compulsory. I ask only that if person enjoys the Lists and obtains >> value from them, that they make a Contribution of equal magnitude. >> >> Contributions are accepted throughout the year, and if you've just >> subscribed, feel free to make a Contribution when you've settled in. >> >> The website for making SSL Secure Contributions is listed below. There are >> a variety of payment methods including Visa and MasterCard, PayPal, and >> sending a personal check. >> >> If you enjoy and value the List, won't you make a Contribution today to >> support its continued operation? >> >> http://www.matronics.com/contributions >> >> Thank you! >> Matt Dralle >> Email List Administrator >> >> >> ****************************************************************************** >> Pietenpol-List Usage Guidelines >> ****************************************************************************** >> >> The following details the official Usage Guidelines for the Pietenpol-List. >> You are encouraged to read it carefully, and to abide by the rules therein. >> Failure to use the Pietenpol-List in the manner described below may result >> in the removal of the subscribers from the List. >> >> >> Pietenpol-List Policy Statement >> >> The purpose of the Pietenpol-List is to provide a forum of discussion for >> things related to this particular discussion group. The List's goals >> are to serve as an information resource to its members; to deliver >> high-quality content; to provide moral support; to foster camaraderie >> among its members; and to support safe operation. Reaching these goals >> requires the participation and cooperation of each and every member of >> the List. To this end, the following guidelines have been established: >> >> >> - Please keep all posts related to the List at some level. Do not submit >> posts concerning computer viruses, urban legends, random humor, long >> lost buddies' phone numbers, etc. etc. >> >> - THINK carefully before you write. Ask yourself if your post will be >> relevant to everyone. If you have to wonder about that, DON'T send it. >> >> - Remember that your post will be included for posterity in an archive >> that is growing in size at an extraordinary rate. Try to be concise and >> terse in your posts. Avoid overly wordy and lengthy posts and >> responses. >> >> - Keep your signature brief. Please include your name, email address, >> aircraft type/tail number, and geographic location. A short line >> about where you are in the building process is also nice. Avoid >> bulky signatures with character graphics; they consume unnecessary >> space in the archive. >> >> - DON'T post requests to the List for information when that info is >> easily obtainable from other widely available sources. Consult the >> web page or FAQ first. >> >> - If you want to respond to a post, DO keep the "Subject:" line of >> your response the same as that of the original post. This makes it >> easy to find threads in the archive. >> >> - When responding, NEVER quote the *entire* original post in your >> response. DO use lines from the original post to help "tune in" the >> reader to the topic at hand, but be selective. The impact that >> quoting the entire original post has on the size of the archive >> can not be overstated! >> >> - When the poster asks you to respond to him/her personally, DO NOT >> then go ahead and reply to the List. Be aware that clicking the >> "reply" button on your mail package does not necessarily send your >> response to the original poster. You might have to actively address >> your response with the original poster's email address. >> >> - DO NOT use the List to respond to a post unless you have something >> to add that is relevant and has a broad appeal. "Way to go!", "I >> agree", and "Congratulations" are all responses that are better sent >> to the original poster directly, rather than to the List at large. >> >> - When responding to others' posts, avoid the feeling that you need to >> comment on every last point in their posts, unless you can truly >> contribute something valuable. >> >> - Feel free to disagree with other viewpoints, BUT keep your tone >> polite and respectful. Don't make snide comments, personally attack >> other listers, or take the moral high ground on an obviously >> controversial issue. This will only cause a pointless debate that >> will hurt feelings, waste bandwidth and resolve nothing. >> >> - Occasional posts by vendors or individuals who are regularly >> subscribed to a given List are considered acceptable. Posts by >> List members promoting their respective products or items for sale >> should be of a friendly, informal nature, and should not resemble >> a typical SPAM message. The List isn't about commercialism, but >> is about sharing information and knowledge. This applies to >> everyone, including those who provide products to the entire >> community. Informal presentation and moderation should be the >> operatives with respect to advertising on the Lists. >> >> ------- >> >> >> [This is an automated posting.] >> >> do not archive >> >> >> ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ >> >> >> Time: 11:24:12 PM PST US >> From: Matt Dralle >> Subject: Pietenpol-List: Official Pietenpol-List Usage Guidelines >> >> >> Dear Listers, >> >> Please read over the Pietenpol-List Usage Guidelines below. The complete >> Pietenpol-List FAQ including these Usage Guidelines can be found at the >> following URL: >> >> http://www.matronics.com/FAQs/Pietenpol-List.FAQ.html >> >> Thank you, >> >> Matt Dralle >> Matronics Email List Administrator >> >> >> ****************************************************************************** >> Pietenpol-List Usage Guidelines >> ****************************************************************************** >> >> The following details the official Usage Guidelines for the Pietenpol-List. >> You are encouraged to read it carefully, and to abide by the rules therein. >> Failure to use the Pietenpol-List in the manner described below may result >> in the removal of the subscribers from the List. >> >> >> Pietenpol-List Policy Statement >> >> The purpose of the Pietenpol-List is to provide a forum of discussion for >> things related to this particular discussion group. The List's goals >> are to serve as an information resource to its members; to deliver >> high-quality content; to provide moral support; to foster camaraderie >> among its members; and to support safe operation. Reaching these goals >> requires the participation and cooperation of each and every member of >> the List. To this end, the following guidelines have been established: >> >> >> - Please keep all posts related to the List at some level. Do not submit >> posts concerning computer viruses, urban legends, random humor, long >> lost buddies' phone numbers, etc. etc. >> >> - THINK carefully before you write. Ask yourself if your post will be >> relevant to everyone. If you have to wonder about that, DON'T send it. >> >> - Remember that your post will be included for posterity in an archive >> that is growing in size at an extraordinary rate. Try to be concise and >> terse in your posts. Avoid overly wordy and lengthy posts and >> responses. >> >> - Keep your signature brief. Please include your name, email address, >> aircraft type/tail number, and geographic location. A short line >> about where you are in the building process is also nice. Avoid >> bulky signatures with character graphics; they consume unnecessary >> space in the archive. >> >> - DON'T post requests to the List for information when that info is >> easily obtainable from other widely available sources. Consult the >> web page or FAQ first. >> >> - If you want to respond to a post, DO keep the "Subject:" line of >> your response the same as that of the original post. This makes it >> easy to find threads in the archive. >> >> - When responding, NEVER quote the *entire* original post in your >> response. DO use lines from the original post to help "tune in" the >> reader to the topic at hand, but be selective. The impact that >> quoting the entire original post has on the size of the archive >> can not be overstated! >> >> - When the poster asks you to respond to him/her personally, DO NOT >> then go ahead and reply to the List. Be aware that clicking the >> "reply" button on your mail package does not necessarily send your >> response to the original poster. You might have to actively address >> your response with the original poster's email address. >> >> - DO NOT use the List to respond to a post unless you have something >> to add that is relevant and has a broad appeal. "Way to go!", "I >> agree", and "Congratulations" are all responses that are better sent >> to the original poster directly, rather than to the List at large. >> >> - When responding to others' posts, avoid the feeling that you need to >> comment on every last point in their posts, unless you can truly >> contribute something valuable. >> >> - Feel free to disagree with other viewpoints, BUT keep your tone >> polite and respectful. Don't make snide comments, personally attack >> other listers, or take the moral high ground on an obviously >> controversial issue. This will only cause a pointless debate that >> will hurt feelings, waste bandwidth and resolve nothing. >> >> - Occasional posts by vendors or individuals who are regularly >> subscribed to a given List are considered acceptable. Posts by >> List members promoting their respective products or items for sale >> should be of a friendly, informal nature, and should not resemble >> a typical SPAM message. The List isn't about commercialism, but >> is about sharing information and knowledge. This applies to >> everyone, including those who provide products to the entire >> community. 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