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Listserv Etiquette Guidelines

Thank you for considering being part of the Regent Neighborhood Association listserv. By joining this e-mail listserv and communication group, you agree to follow the etiquette guidelines set for this listserv by the RNA board.  You need not be a member of the RNA to use this listserv, but must adhere to the etiquette guidelines, in order to be a member in good standing. 

The RNA welcomes all residents of the neighborhood to use this communication method.  If you do not live within the boundaries of the Regent Neighborhood, you are welcome to use this listserv with “guest” privileges. 

Since the listserv serves the Regent Neighborhood Association, postings to it should relate to the goals of RNA:

The Regent Neighborhood Association (RNA) is an all-volunteer organization. According to its by-laws, the RNA strives to maintain and improve neighborhood civic mindedness; to improve and maintain the family and residential qualities of the community; to maintain appropriate relations with local businesses, landlords, and renters; and to improve the quality of schools, green spaces, transportation, and other municipal services to the neighborhood.

The RNA recognizes that the articulation of common interests, strong communication links with residents, and the constant pursuit of broad-based participation in Association activities are critical to the success of the Association, and shall be fundamental considerations guiding Association action.

RNA list servetiquette guidelines:

·        Be courteous and keep it impersonal.

·        Don't challenge or speculate about others: individuals or businesses.

·        Humor is wonderful, but be mindful that it can be misunderstood.

·        Information is more powerful than emotion.  If you feel strongly about something, share the facts with the RNA.  Let the reader make informed decisions.    

·        No commercial postings or business marketing, endorsements, solicitations or promotional messages. 

·        No political endorsements or political campaign postings.

·        RNA “guests” should use the listserv judiciously by limiting postings.

Examples of permitted uses: homeowner looking for contractor references; individuals (not realtors) seeking housing or homeowners offering houses to rent or for sale; announcing rummage/garage sales; posting notices of neighborhood school events and school fundraisers; expressing concerns about neighborhood & community issues; and announcing small items to give away or sell on a non-regular basis. 

Examples of uses NOT permitted: advertising, marketing or promoting business services or products; posts seeking clients or business opportunities, such as realtors seeking homes for rent or sale, or realtors seeking clients or offering homes for sale or rent or seeking homes to sell or rent; advertising of services for home maintenance, web services; and political endorsements or campaign postings.

By virtue of joining this group or posting to the discussions or using the listserv, you have agreed to follow these etiquette guidelines.

The RNA board, after fair warning, reserves the right to suspend listserv membership for anyone who repeatedly violates one or more of these rules.  The RNA board reserves the right to modify these guidelines. 

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