Re: new to the list.

> Hi guys (and gals). I am new to plug but not to Phoenix or linux. I
> became a member because I am kind of old school and looking to "give
> back" to my fellow linux using community and also for the social
> aspect. I look forward to meeting people and sharing ideas and the like
> amongst all of you. If my name seems familiar please feel free to give
> me a shout ;-)

Welcome!

> BTW are there any published codes of conduct or anything
> for the list if so can someone shoot me a link or something? I ask
> mostly because I have some hardware I am looking to get rid of for
> pretty decent prices.

We have an excellent and well-behaved group and email list. As such,
"formal" definitions of list ediquite have not been needed and do not
exist. Gentle nudges from the group help educate. Here are my opinion of
the basic guidelines:

- The Subject line should be descriptive of the contents of the email.

- If the email doesn't discuss Linux/Free Software/Open Source Software
related stuff, it is off-topic and should be marked in the Subject line
with "OT" or "Off Topic" (Some disagreement may occur over what "related"
actually means.)

- Job postings should be clearly identified in the Subject line as such
("Job" "Position"), should use Linux/FS/OSS in the job, should request
that all responses be off-list, should be local (in AZ). Lots of shoulds.
A more complete description of my thoughts on job postings in the
archive:
http://lists.plug.phoenix.az.us/lurker/message/20050104.211306.02078976.en.html

- For sale should be clearly identified in the Subject line as such ("FS"
"For sale"). Use one email for multiple items instead of multiple emails.
Request responses off-list. Check the archives for how it has been done.

- Be nice. This is not a problem in this list.

- Do not mistake directness for an attack. Some people are direct but
they probably still like you.

- I'll end with the obligatory reference to "How To Ask Questions The
Smart Way" by Eric Raymond:
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Alan



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