IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THE TERMS,
RULES AND CONDITIONS, YOU MUST NOT USE NESDAnet.
--- NESDAnet
Rules ---
We're quite serious about these rules because they allow us to
carry on a professional, yet frank discussion.
Refusal or failure to comply with rules can and has led to persons being
unable to post messages to any NESDAnet mail groups. The moderator has sole discretion in these
matters.
The moderator may contact you to remind you about a particular
rule if there is a problem. Some of the
rules pertain to things that would only be a problem if they became widespread
-- like forgetting to sign a message. It
may seem like nitpicking if the moderator reminds you to do something like
that, but that's the only way we know to stay on top of things.
As you read these rules, please make your best effort to
understand that the moderator is not some kind of control freak, and doesn't
wish to trample anyone's freedom of speech.
Heck, the moderator can probably outcuss you
and probably knows as many insults and dumb jokes as the next person. It's just that there's no getting around the
fact that a professional discussion can't work that way.
The bottom line on these rules is that their purpose is simple --
to keep more talented professionals involved.
Rules of conduct for the NESDAnet e-mail groups:
1. Respect your
fellow participants.
2. Stay on topic.
3. Do not post
material from outside our groups.
4. Do not play
Moderator.
5. Use useful subject
lines and change the subject line when necessary.
6. Post to the proper
list.
7. Post quality
messages.
8. Post accurate
messages.
9. Sign your posts --
Use short, informative and truthful signatures.
10. Use the CORRECT
email address whenever you post a message.
1) Respect your fellow participants. Please realize
that we are not trying to control thoughts -- just the way people treat each
other in this tiny corner of the Internet.
It's quite simple, really. Explain what is wrong with what the other
person said, but do not explain what is wrong with the other person. Don't even
tell them to "get a life," call them whiners, or troublemakers. People quit when other people are too busy
attacking and defending. So, we will not
tolerate personal attacks.
No spelling, grammar corrections, or flames. This is a diverse group so there are going to
be mistakes made -- and some people are just DIFFERENT that way. Don't let yourself get all worked up over
something silly like that.
Please watch your language.
Do not use profanity -- don't even come close.
Also -- since the mail is not screened before it is relayed, there
is no way to prevent someone from offending you or anyone else if they decide
to break a rule but the moderator DOES deal with them afterward - sometimes by
preventing them from posting messages, sometimes by discussing the matter with
them privately.
If someone breaks a rule, you have to let the moderator handle
it.
You do NOT get a free shot at anyone. Don't try it, you
may BOTH end up in the doghouse. Bottom
line -- Hecklers, abusive or rude users -- anyone who will not abide by the
rules will be suspended from NESDAnet.
2) Stay on topic.
That's what keeps all those other talented professional people
subscribed to the e-mail group. This is
not a "chat room." Please stay
on the topic of the electronics industry and networking issues. Before you post to the group, re-read what
you have written and ask yourself, “What does it have to do with the electronic
industry?” You can use humor but never
send a joke just to be funny.
3) Do not post material from outside our groups. We do NOT repeat jokes, hoaxes -- such as
these so-called e-mail virus alerts. We won't argue about how REAL or
Don't post mail someone else sent to you privately. Don't be tempted, in the heat of a private
argument, to take it public by posting some private matters.
Any material that's copyrighted is owned by someone -- if you grab
it and post it to a group without permission, you've just stolen it. That's wrong.
It can get you in trouble, and it might get us in trouble. If you want the group to know about it, post
the URL of the site, or summarize it for us.
Normally, quoting a couple of paragraphs IS a "Fair Use" of a
copyrighted work.
4) Do not play Moderator. If
you have problems with something happening on the group, do NOT complain to the
group. Contact the moderator PRIVATELY or just
5) Use useful subject lines and change the subject line when
necessary. Remember to change the
Subject line to match the new topic if you are taking off in a new
6) Post to the proper list.
NESDAnet is comprised of several lists:
“Discuss” (formerly “Electronics”): Exclusively electronic servicers. Discussion amongst members should be posted
here. This is the only list to discuss
problems with all industry partners.
“TechSupport” (formerly “NESDAnet”): All vendors, manufacturers and servicers. Requests
for technical support or search for parts should be posted to NESDAnet (full
list) as manufacturers and vendors will be sure to find it there.
NESDA Board list:
Board of Directors, Past Presidents, selected Committee Chairs. Board directed e-mail can be posted by
anyone.
7) Post quality messages. Take some time to make your messages
worth reading. Be sincere. By that, we mean don't toss out an opinion
that isn't yours. Sometimes we get a
subscriber who makes it a practice to write something that looks like it says
one thing, but can easily be reinterpreted by the author to mean something else
the next day. It's like they are playing
a computer head game, instead of networking with people they respect. The moderator won't play that game -- those
people are prevented from posting to the group.
The same thing can happen if you post a message as a favor for
someone else. Don't do it.
EDIT YOUR REPLIES. One
major frustration for users of mail groups is when people include a zillion
lines from a previous message, and tack on a two or three line reply to
it. It's not a bad idea to include text
in your replies to the group, but edit out all of those pieces that aren't
needed in the reply. If you aren't sure
how to edit with your e-mail program, ask for help.
Don't send several copies of the same message. Don't waste people's time with needless
"Ditto" and "me too" type messages. They add nothing to the subject at hand.
Don't send “test” messages.
If you want to see what happens when you send a message to the group,
send something that makes sense. If you
don't have anything to say, please wait until you do.
Don't send "Thank You" messages to the group unless you
also have something to add to the discussion -- for example, a follow-up
question. A simple
one line "thank you" message is a nice thought, but unfortunately,
it's one of those little things that would be a problem if everyone did it.
8) Post accurate messages.
Be sure your information is correct before posting. If you have listed part or model numbers,
check for accuracy.
9) Sign your posts. All messages should contain your name,
company name, street/mailing address, city/state/ZIP code, company phone, fax,
e-mail/web address. You will find that
others on the list are much more likely to respond if they know who they are
talking to.
Additionally, check to be sure that your e-mail program is set up
so that your full name shows in the “from” area of a message. And don’t send messages with a blank subject
line.
10) Use the CORRECT email address whenever you post a
message. Understand the
differences between this INTERACTIVE email group and typical email -- between
replying to the entire group and replying only to the author of a message. You can embarrass yourself, and possibly
cause serious commotion by accidentally sending PERSONAL messages to the entire
group. All administrative messages
"subscribe" "unsubscribe", complaints, questions and
comments should be sent to:
webmaster@nesda.com
. DO NOT send administrative messages to
the GROUP address.
--- Moderator-Imposed NESDAnet Penalties ---
First Violation: Warning notice. Your messages may be moderated.
Second Violation:
1 week suspension from posting to NESDAnet.
Third Violation: 30-Day Removal from NESDAnet
activities.
Fourth Violation:
1-Year Removal from NESDAnet activities.
Violations are accrued over any 12-month period. Penalties may be appealed to the NESDA Board
of Directors. Such appeals shall be made
in writing to the President and/or the Executive Director. The Board will respond on the Internet within
15 business days. Participants must
comply with the imposed penalty during the appeal process. All dues and subscription fees are
non-refundable.
--- NESDAnet User Agreement ---
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privilege, not a right.
The use of NESDAnet is subject to the terms, rules and conditions
of its use, as amended from time to time upon notice from NESDA. Such notice may be provided
to you through email on NESDAnet. Proceeding with the use of NESDAnet
services, or the continued use of these services after receiving notice of any
changes, constitutes your acceptance of such changes.
If you do not agree with all of the terms, rules and conditions, you
must not use NESDAnet.
NESDA/ISCET Executive Director