Changes to List Policies

[Guest guest]

Following recent discussions regarding the continuity of the 'subject

heading' of posts, the policy guidelines have been amended. The MS Word

document is available in the 'Moderators' folder of the Files section

and the changed/additional 'rules' are highlighted in red.

 

The guidelines are reproduced below for your information (the changed

items are italicised):

 

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Summary Statement of List Policies and Helpful Suggestions

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1. It is the responsibility of each member to familiarize themselves

with this policy statement, which contains guidelines on what may be

posted and how the group is moderated.

2. The purpose of the Advaitin list is to facilitate discussions on

Advaita as established by Shankara and carried on by succeeding

traditions of living teachers, with principal reference to the

Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and the Brahmasutras.

3. Questions or observations on any aspect of this, or on closely

related topics, are allowed.

4. All members shall be free to post to the list except as indicated

below. The group is effectively `refereed' rather than

`moderated' as outlined below. Posting to the group indicates

that the member has read, understood and accepted these guidelines. *

Note that new members are placed under moderation until a first

acceptable post has been received. *

5. Members should preferably post no more than twice per day.

6. Members replying to a post should use the exact subject heading of

the original message, preceded by the single abbreviation `RE: '

so that those members following the thread may easily tie the message to

earlier posts. If an Email program is being used, replying to a message

which is itself already a reply may introduce an additional `RE:

' into the subject heading. When this happens, the new addition

should be deleted before posting the message.

7. When a new topic is begun, a new thread and subject heading should

be used so that it is clear that it is a new topic. I.e. the poster

should not `reply' to an existing message and then alter the

subject heading.

8. Replies to posts should clearly differentiate between the new

material and the earlier. It is suggested that, for example, the words

of the earlier post be enclosed thus: <<earlier message>>. Please retain

the name of the poster to whom the reply is addressed, and the message

number if possible.

9. Announcements by the moderators of policy decisions must not be

discussed on the list – strong views should be notified direct to

the moderators.

10. Posts shall not consist entirely of quoted material, even from

canonical advaitin texts. Please write enough in your own words to tie

the quote in with the topic you are addressing. Quotes should be

directly relevant to the topic under discussion and be included as

authoritative support for the post.

11. Rather than extensively quoting material from a web site, the

address of the material should be provided.

12. Posting is a privilege and posts must always be polite and

respectful.

13. Derogatory remarks of any kind are not allowed. This will assist

in maintaining the friendly atmosphere of the group.

14. If these guidelines are not followed, moderators may penalize

members according to the following procedure:

• Warning 'cards' may be awarded to members who post any message

which fails to adhere to the list guidelines. Such warnings will be

notified publicly to the list by the moderator who issues the warning.

• The first time any infraction is penalized, a 'yellow card'

will be given and on the second occasion, an 'orange' card.

• The reason for issue of the card will be given but there will

be no appeal. This may mean that there is the occasional

misunderstanding; this is why two warnings are allowed before any action

is taken. Any objections, on or off the group, may result in a further

card being given.

• On the third breach of guidelines, a 'red card' will be issued,

on majority verdict of the moderators, and the member will be prohibited

from posting to the group (i.e. will be given a read-only facility).

Posting facilities will not be allowed for a period of 1 year

thereafter.

• A card will remain in effect for 1 year after its issue, at

which time it will be deleted. The deletion of a yellow card, will

demote any orange card outstanding to yellow, and any red card

outstanding to orange.

• In the case of extreme violations of guidelines moderators may,

by majority vote, award an instant `red card' irrespective of

whether there have been any previous yellow cards.

15. Any member who is discovered to have rejoined under a new name

after having been awarded a red card will be banned permanently from the

group, i.e. not permitted to rejoin after the 1 year ban.

16. The moderators may also, subject to majority decision, place any

member under moderation if this is thought to be justifiable.

17. See the Advaitin List Home Page at

advaitin/ for links to FAQs, etc., and to

other recommended sites.

18. Members are welcome to provide feedback and/or questions on list

policies by emailing to " advaitins " .

The Moderators wish to express their sincere appreciation to the members

for their continued cooperation and support.

 

Regards,

Moderators

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

THANKS.NOTED.

CHNDRAMOULI

 

 

 

advaitins <advaitins

advaitin

Thursday, 22 November, 2007 3:05:23 PM

Changes to List Policies

 

Following recent discussions regarding the continuity of the 'subject

heading' of posts, the policy guidelines have been amended. The MS Word

document is available in the 'Moderators' folder of the Files section

and the changed/additional 'rules' are highlighted in red.

 

The guidelines are reproduced below for your information (the changed

items are italicised):

 

------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -

Summary Statement of List Policies and Helpful Suggestions

------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -

1. It is the responsibility of each member to familiarize themselves

with this policy statement, which contains guidelines on what may be

posted and how the group is moderated.

2. The purpose of the Advaitin list is to facilitate discussions on

Advaita as established by Shankara and carried on by succeeding

traditions of living teachers, with principal reference to the

Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and the Brahmasutras.

3. Questions or observations on any aspect of this, or on closely

related topics, are allowed.

4. All members shall be free to post to the list except as indicated

below. The group is effectively `refereed' rather than

`moderated' as outlined below. Posting to the group indicates

that the member has read, understood and accepted these guidelines. *

Note that new members are placed under moderation until a first

acceptable post has been received. *

5. Members should preferably post no more than twice per day.

6. Members replying to a post should use the exact subject heading of

the original message, preceded by the single abbreviation `RE: '

so that those members following the thread may easily tie the message to

earlier posts. If an Email program is being used, replying to a message

which is itself already a reply may introduce an additional `RE:

' into the subject heading. When this happens, the new addition

should be deleted before posting the message.

7. When a new topic is begun, a new thread and subject heading should

be used so that it is clear that it is a new topic. I.e. the poster

should not `reply' to an existing message and then alter the

subject heading.

8. Replies to posts should clearly differentiate between the new

material and the earlier. It is suggested that, for example, the words

of the earlier post be enclosed thus: <<earlier message>>. Please retain

the name of the poster to whom the reply is addressed, and the message

number if possible.

9. Announcements by the moderators of policy decisions must not be

discussed on the list – strong views should be notified direct to

the moderators.

10. Posts shall not consist entirely of quoted material, even from

canonical advaitin texts. Please write enough in your own words to tie

the quote in with the topic you are addressing. Quotes should be

directly relevant to the topic under discussion and be included as

authoritative support for the post.

11. Rather than extensively quoting material from a web site, the

address of the material should be provided.

12. Posting is a privilege and posts must always be polite and

respectful.

13. Derogatory remarks of any kind are not allowed. This will assist

in maintaining the friendly atmosphere of the group.

14. If these guidelines are not followed, moderators may penalize

members according to the following procedure:

• Warning 'cards' may be awarded to members who post any message

which fails to adhere to the list guidelines. Such warnings will be

notified publicly to the list by the moderator who issues the warning.

• The first time any infraction is penalized, a 'yellow card'

will be given and on the second occasion, an 'orange' card.

• The reason for issue of the card will be given but there will

be no appeal. This may mean that there is the occasional

misunderstanding; this is why two warnings are allowed before any action

is taken. Any objections, on or off the group, may result in a further

card being given.

• On the third breach of guidelines, a 'red card' will be issued,

on majority verdict of the moderators, and the member will be prohibited

from posting to the group (i.e. will be given a read-only facility).

Posting facilities will not be allowed for a period of 1 year

thereafter.

• A card will remain in effect for 1 year after its issue, at

which time it will be deleted. The deletion of a yellow card, will

demote any orange card outstanding to yellow, and any red card

outstanding to orange.

• In the case of extreme violations of guidelines moderators may,

by majority vote, award an instant `red card' irrespective of

whether there have been any previous yellow cards.

15. Any member who is discovered to have rejoined under a new name

after having been awarded a red card will be banned permanently from the

group, i.e. not permitted to rejoin after the 1 year ban.

16. The moderators may also, subject to majority decision, place any

member under moderation if this is thought to be justifiable.

17. See the Advaitin List Home Page at

http://groups. / group/advaitin/ for links to FAQs, etc., and to

other recommended sites.

18. Members are welcome to provide feedback and/or questions on list

policies by emailing to " advaitins " .

The Moderators wish to express their sincere appreciation to the members

for their continued cooperation and support.

 

Regards,

Moderators