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Topics
This is an *acid jazz* mailing list, and the
posts should be restricted to this subject.
Naturally, over time list members get
familiar with each other and there is
certainly room for an occational off-topic
post now and then.
Clearly, acid jazz is about many things, and
many realted topics can be of interest; e.g.
the origin of various music styles, turntables
and samplers, the state of jazz today,
different sources of music information, etc.
Before posting
Read the mailing list for a while before you
post anything. This helps you to get an
understanding of the culture and the tone
of the group.
Before replying
In general, it's a good idea to at least
check all your mail subject lines before
responding to a message. Someone might
already have answered the question, and
having multiple answers to the same
question is usually a waste of time and
space.
Don't reply unless you really have
something to say which is relevant for the
discussion and all list members. Just saying
"me too", or "that's funny" is considered
a-bad-thing.
Including old mails
Be brief without being overly terse. When
replying to a message, include enough
original material to be understood but no
more.
It is *extremely* bad form to simply reply to
a message by including all of the previous
message! Edit out all the irrelevant
material.
Attachments
Be conservative in what you send and
liberal in what you receive.
This means you should avoid sending
attachments and other types of data which
require something special by the users.
This is admittely very limiting and, in these
modern days, not really necessary - because
there usually exists another way to do the
same thing.
Signatures
A lot of mail applications have pre-set
(or even incorrect) settings, something
which makes it difficult to follow up and
make a reply. It is a good thing to have the
mail application include a small piece with
contact information (called a signature, or
.sig).
Make sure the signature contains the
correct information, and that it isn't too
large. It should just state the necessary,
not more.
Subject line
Every local-specific event announcement
must begin with the location, followed
by a colon: i.e.:
NEW YORK: Giant Step Calendar
LONDON, UK: Roni Size at BA
Those are the only rules, but use common
sense; There's also a "London" in Canada,
and in other places in the world. Remember
that this list is going out to an international
audience.
Flames
Acid Jazz is usually about peace and the
struggle against oppression. In that vibe, be
respectful - disagree, but don't slam
people.
Irony, jokes, etc.
E-mail does not carry emotions or
intentions very well. Use symbols for
emphasis.
That *is* what I meant.
Use underscores for underlining. _Acid
Jazz_ is my favorite music.
Use smileys to indicate tone of voice, but
use them sparingly.
:-) is an example of a smiley.
(. I'm the last one on earth to use irony .)
Don't assume that the inclusion of a smiley
will make the recipient happy with what you
say or wipe out an otherwise insulting
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