[thechat] listiquette

[David McCreath]

Hey, Tamara --

Tamara Abbey wrote:

> O.k., this is something that has always bothered me about e-mail formatting
> -- I use Eudora v.5 and I have a little drop down box.
>
> I can choose MIME
> BinHex
> Uuencode


The appropriate format for messages to any of evolt's lists is plain
text. I don't know much about Eudora anymore, but look in your
preferences for the option to send out all your messages in plain text,
or just leave your pulldown set to MIME. FWIW, I don't recall ever
seeing a problem with the messages that you've sent to thelist, so I
reckon you've got everything set the way it should be. :)


> Since there are problems on theList, I'm afraid to ask there, but how
> should I be replying?


Don't be afraid to ask things on thelist. We have occasional dust-ups
there, but they always settle down. If you have a problem with a
particular user's attitude, you can contact them offlist (which I have
done in the past) or you can send a message to admin at lists.evolt.org and
tell them. There is a crew of people (volunteers) who keep an eye on the
language and topics of posts, but we, as a community, also have a
history of self-policing.

Remember, we're a big community with lots of personalities and sometimes
it may get a little heated, but there is never a reason. evolt.org is
there for all the members, not just those of us with big mouths. :)


> . . . waiting for winter in Illinois . . .


Maybe it got held up in Texas?

David

(speaking on my own behalf and not trying to put words in anybody's mouth)