Regardless of what we say in real life or in private emails, swearing on this list is completely unacceptable, as has been mentioned many times - as well as being clearly stated in our guidelines. http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm
<quote> The list administrators reserve the right to unsubscribe any member from the list. Reasons include: * Unfriendly, abusive, disrespectful or rude behaviour * Profanity or smut on-list * Repeatedly replying to threads that have been closed * Ignoring list guidelines despite warnings - especially 'read' and 'delivery' receipts and vacation messages </quote> Why is swearing a problem? 1. as mentioned by Ted, it is picked up by Google as well as our public archive. 2. it could cause offence to others on the list 3. it could possibly get a members access to this list blocked or banned if they are behind something like a strict corporate firewall. Unfortunately, any members who swears on-list will be immediately unsubscribed. And please, if you wish to discuss this further, email info@webboy.net and share your views, but not on-list. Thanks Russ > Hi All > I don't want to sound like the prudish aunt that smacks your knuckles > when you say four letter words, but I thought I'd pass on just a wee > warning and suggestion. > > These posts are often picked up by search engines and archived. It is > very possible that one of your bosses or clients could do a search for > web sites that link to their site and come up with a post with > discouraging content. So, think about what you write before you hit the > send. If you don't want your boss or client to read it, don't write it. > If you absolutely, positively have to say something questionable, avoid > putting your url and full name in your signature. > > I'm not an admin and I apologize to the overworked admin people for > possibly continuing a closed thread. > > Ted > ****************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help ******************************************************
