I'm also a bit concerned. There has been too much noise and off-topic
threads lately, some of which cross the fine line of decency.
Don't worry - I do post 'warnings' to people that don't follow the
rules of the list. The same goes for other list related problems (like
Olga from Russia, Buy-this-and-that, mail bounces, unsub). If someone has a
problem or is concerned about something - mail *me* and I'll take care
of it.
So, the rules are (from the message one gets when signing to the list):
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There are a *lot* of people on the list who are paying for their access
to email- I don't want to clog them up with irrelevant stuff when there
is already so much traffic.
As usual, be aware of Netiquette- read a few posts first before posting.
Also, even though this list is unmoderated, you can get yanked if you
start to post offensive shit. I believe in the 1st Amendment, but I also
believe in respect. There are plenty of other venues for offensive stuff
(see rec.humour).
I listen to a wide range of music, and so does everyone else- I like
techno, house, rock and jazz. But this is an *Acid Jazz* mailing list.
Please no requests for techno or garage or grunge info. :-) If you know
of a record that people *must* hear, .....mmm OK, but always try to
include the "obligatory a-jazz/related" comment (OBA-Jazz)... :-)
This, of course, gets me into trouble because "What *is* acid jazz?"
Suffice to say Praga Khan or Smashing Pumpkins have no place here.
Also- if you belong to some organization, group, fanzine, whatever- we
*want* to hear about you. Tell us if you play any instruments, or if you
are part of a band. However this list is *not* a free advertising
venue. If you are a writer for a magazine or music corporation of some
sort- NO CORPORATE ADS. Feel free to use any info gleaned from this
list, and feel free to share, but please don't use us as free publicity-
infomercials are OK (the more info, the better). :-)
One last reminder. In my opinion, Acid Jazz and related musics are
usually about peace and the struggle against oppression (for our
brothers *and* sisters). In that vibe, be respectful- disagree, but
don't slam people. Don't flame on the list- flame personally if you have
to at all.
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