To enhance the value of Dehai mailing list and protect the common interest defined in its mission and objectives, the following posting rules are recommended to guide subscribers:
All postings must reflect the stated mission of Dehai and be consistent with its objectives. Otherwise, private e-mail should be used.
All subscribers posting should introduce themselves to the mailing list the first time and identify themselves by name in subsequent postings.
English is the conventional language of the network. Other languages can be used, however it is highly recommended that posters include an abstract or a complete English translation. Idiomatic expressions can be translated at the discretion of the poster. The use of multiple languages is intended to reflect the linguistic diversity of Eritrea and expression from expatriate Eritreans in different countries. Ultimately, it is hoped that all subscribers should be able to participate comfortably and productively.
Considerations should be made that all mailings to the Dehai mailing list can be subject to corporate and institutional audits.
Postings should primarily address issues and not only critique or embarrass a subscriber or group of subscribers.
Subscribers should conform to existing copyright laws, post advertsing-free information, provide factual representations in terms of sources, document references, quotes, dates and places to substantiate opinions instead of submitting hasty generalizations. A good practice is to explicitly state one's assumptions and interpretations, and define ambiguous terms.
Subscribers should grant the benefit of the doubt when attempting to figure out motivations -- if any -- behind postings. Before ex- pressing criticisms, subscribers are encouraged to explore privately e-mailed, diplomatic requests for clarifications. Such an approach should preempt misunderstandings, stop communication barriers from building up and provide respondents with an opportunity to explain their postings.
Diversity within the Dehai mailing list entails that subscribers' be sensitive to different value/belief systems and point of views. A reasoned posting should factor extant diversity and aim beyond issues at hand toward better understanding and respect.
Posting Guidelines
To enhance the value of Dehai mailing list and protect the common interest defined in its mission and objectives, the following posting rules are recommended to guide subscribers:
All postings must reflect the stated mission of Dehai and be consistent with its objectives. Otherwise, private e-mail should be used.
All subscribers posting should introduce themselves to the mailing list the first time and identify themselves by name in subsequent postings.
English is the conventional language of the network. Other languages can be used, however it is highly recommended that posters include an abstract or a complete English translation. Idiomatic expressions can be translated at the discretion of the poster. The use of multiple languages is intended to reflect the linguistic diversity of Eritrea and expression from expatriate Eritreans in different countries. Ultimately, it is hoped that all subscribers should be able to participate comfortably and productively.
Considerations should be made that all mailings to the Dehai mailing list can be subject to corporate and institutional audits.
Postings should primarily address issues and not only critique or embarrass a subscriber or group of subscribers.
Subscribers should conform to existing copyright laws, post advertsing-free information, provide factual representations in terms of sources, document references, quotes, dates and places to substantiate opinions instead of submitting hasty generalizations. A good practice is to explicitly state one's assumptions and interpretations, and define ambiguous terms.
Subscribers should grant the benefit of the doubt when attempting to figure out motivations -- if any -- behind postings. Before ex- pressing criticisms, subscribers are encouraged to explore privately e-mailed, diplomatic requests for clarifications. Such an approach should preempt misunderstandings, stop communication barriers from building up and provide respondents with an opportunity to explain their postings.
Diversity within the Dehai mailing list entails that subscribers' be sensitive to different value/belief systems and point of views. A reasoned posting should factor extant diversity and aim beyond issues at hand toward better understanding and respect.
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