GL: List Etiquette / Snipping posts / meaningful replies

[Mike Tellup]

Because of the nature and substance of some recent posts, I would like to remind everyone
of the following guidelines/rules of list etiquette:

* Use common sense when posting. Be aware that you always have two
options: responding through the list or to a member personally. The
content of your message should determine which of these you choose.

* Don't over-quote. Include only the specific information you're
responding to, and chop out the rest.  As a general rule, your reply should almost
always be longer than what you include from the original post.

* Keep posts to the list brief. If you're post doesn't add value,
don't send it. (Example: Don't send a "thanks" , "attaboy" or "right on"
message through the list. Send something like that directly to the person you're
thanking.)

Mike Tellup
Great Loop Administrator