Hi, This seems entirely reasonable. Accuracy is important, and of course occasional misinformation might slip through, but a guideline like this is a good one. Best, Zack.
Sent from my iPhone On Aug 11, 2013, at 8:33 AM, Thomas Ward <thomasward1...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello everyone, > > As much as I hate being a Nazi about the list rules and guidelines > certain posts have forced me to conclude that the guidelines need to > be amended to insure the accuracy and validity of some of the things > that get posted to the list. Certain members, for whatever reason, > continuously post false and misleading information that could be > accepted by a list member who may not know any better and thus that > information could become harmful and detrimental to the reader. > Therefore I am proposing the following guideline to be added to the > rules which we may modify and discuss before it becomes official. > > "Because we get new members who may or may not know about the subjects > posted to the list, and this also may include longtime members who > just don't know what is and is not correct, it is very important that > you, if at all possible, research to verify that what you are about to > post is correct information. Incorrect information or advice on how > to fix a computer or game issue can cause damage to a list member's > computer or corrupt a game, which can cost that member money and or > headaches unnecessarily. If a list member habitually posts obviously > faulty information due to a lack of research, they will receive a > warning. Continuing the practice may result in a removal from the > list. This guideline is to insure that list members do get the > correct advice or help they need, and they will also know that what > they read is from a reliable source." > > Any last minute thoughts, suggestions, or comments before I add this > to the official list rules and guidelines? > > Thanks. > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
