cerebral odd jobs

I forgot exactly how I got to this site, but it was immediately through “Public Geek” job title. The guidelines are for list-servs participants but I think would be useful for blogging communities, especially the edublogses. They also have a “posting policy”.

Web4Lib is specifically aimed toward librarians and library staff involved in World-Wide Web management, but anyone is welcome to join the discussion.

Guidelines for Appropriate List Behavior

The following guidelines are offered as advice for how to best participate in this discussion in a manner that will both contribute to the experience of all readers and also reflect well on you.

* Say something substantial. Simply saying “I agree” (in so many words) or “I disagree” (in so many words) does not meet this guideline. Specific technical questions are, however, quite appropriate, as are brief answers to such questions.
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* “Getting the last word” is for children. We’re all beyond the age when we should be concerned with being the one to end the argument. Just because you are the last to speak doesn’t mean you won the argument.
* Agree to disagree. The likelihood of convincing someone to change a strongly held opinion is nil. State your case, but give up on the idea of converting the heathen.
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* Remember that you are being judged by the quality of your contributions. No matter whether you are employed or not, or a certain age, or have a certain education, you can create a good professional reputation by how you contribute to a large electronic discussion like Web4Lib. On the other hand, you can ruin your reputation even faster and easier.
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* Respect the rights of others. An electronic discussion is a commons. Your right to post ends at the right of others to not be insulted, badgered, or to have their time needlessly wasted.

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