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---Monthly uwphoto mailing list FAQ--- </p>
<p>Please note that membership to this group is currently open and email
messages are unmoderated. Hopefully we can keep the group this way in order to
provide freedom to post and reduce the effort needed by moderators. Should
improper messages be posted, the messages could be changed to a moderated
format. Basic message rules apply as listed below. The rules generally apply to
all group features including messages, files, calendar, links, database, and
chat. </p>
<p>Message Content:<br>
The name of the group is uwphoto, therefore, messages should be about
underwater photography or video, underwater photographers, equipment,
techniques, or subjects of interest specifically to underwater photography. This
is a non-commercial group, therefore self promoting commercial postings are to
be avoided, when they do not benefit the group as a whole (no spamming). Commercial
company name, email address, and hyperlink is allowed in a text
signature file of 4 lines or less. </p>
<p>Subject Lines/Threads:<br>
Each message has a subject line. Please make the original subject explanatory
enough for a person to decide whether to read it or not, otherwise they probably
won't. Replies to messages will repeat the subject line (thread) of the original
message. If the subject starts to get off topic, please start a new thread so
that browsers can really tell what the current discussions are about. </p>
<p>Message Replies:<br>
When replying to a message an email browser will normally repeat the
previous message and all previous messages before it. Sometimes it is necessary
to indicate what you are responding to, but often the whole previous message is
not necessary. Delete irrelevant text before sending. Other members also saw the
original posting and can follow the thread backwards if needed. Members reading
the Digest format will get all messages combined in a day in one email, and
repeated text can be hard to sift through. </p>
<p>Commercial Posting:<br>
Please do not post commercial messages unless there is a good reason to inform
the members. Before doing so, think whether the entire group would WANT to see
the message. A periodic press release or announcement of interest to all members
will be accepted, but blatant advertising messages, spam, or commercial abuse
could result in banning the poster. </p>
<p>Signature Files:<br>
Signature files are allowed if they are text only and generally not more
than 4-6 lines. Commercial email and URL are allowed in them if legitimate, at
the end of the posting, and they do not contain graphics. </p>
<p>Attachments:<br>
Attachments are currently allowed as long as they don't become a problem.
Just remember that all members will be getting a copy when they read their mail.
A better method will almost always be to upload the file to the group files page
and announce that it is available with an email. This people will only have to download
it if they want it. NO commercial material may be attached to a
message. </p>
<p>Language/attitude:<br>
Please keep language in all messages, files, links, etc. on a
"G-rated" level. If you disagree with someone, there is not need to
swear, flame, or badmouth them. Let's keep this group on a positive and upbeat
level. </p>
<p>Banning Members:<br>
Members can be banned from the group for failing to follow rules. This
could be abusing the rules, repeatedly posting commercial content, posting
excessive off-topic messages, abusive language, or other acts deemed not
acceptable by the group. If you have a complaint about an individual, email
uwphoto-owner@egroups.com with your complaint. A member will be generally warned
before banning unless the violation is severe. The group moderator has the
ability to hold polls of members in order to take a vote on whether another
should be banned, an may do so </p>
<p>Links:<br>
Commercial links can be posted on the links page. Please make sure they are
relevant to the group and not off topic. The moderators/owners reserve the right
to delete off topic links. Posting Deletions: The Group owner/moderators can
remove messages, links, files, calendar posts, etc. If you believe a posting is
off-topic, in bad taste, etc. please inform the list owner. Individual members
can delete most entries they have made themselves to links, calendar, and
database files, but not those of others. The list owner does have this
ability. </p>
<p>eGroup rules:<br>
In addition to these rules, all messages must comply with the rules of our
host eGroups.com. Click on the "Terms of Service" link at the bottom
of the web page for details. </p>
<p>Final Rule:<br>
Have fun, learn, share...and on your dive trips take only pictures, leave only
bubbles. </p>
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