John,

Thanks for your thoughts. Those sort of repeatedly reminders of the
rules are the reason David and I eventually got involved in moderating
the group. Most folks found them annoying.

The rules on the list are relatively dynamic except for off topic and
profanity rules. Final decisions are made by the moderators. Reminders
are sent but only to those who need them. That policy seems to keep
the majority satisfied.

Subscription details are in the welcome message to every subscriber,
IIRC. They are also posted at www.vanagon.com.

Regards,

BenT
Sent from my mobile device

On Nov 29, 2009, at 12:22 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:

> Suggestion:
>
> Periodically - say once a month - more if desired - post the rules
> to the list as a way to advise Newbies who haven't caught on, and as
> a way to remind the Oldies. Also include how to sign on, sign off
> and a link to the instructions on Vanagon.com.  This sort of thing
> is done on all the lists to which I subscribe - with the exception
> of the Vanagon List.
>
> The Help command is also  really useful and we should all know it,
> but it takes repeating it in posts to educate Newbies and remind
> Oldies.
>
> Example of what shows:
>
> Command: HELP
>
> What follows is the return on the Command "Help"
> ****************************
>
> HELP
>
>
> LISTSERV(R) version 1.8d - most commonly used commands
>
> INFO      <topic|listname>       Order documentation (plain text
> files)
> SUBscribe listname <full name>   Subscribe to a list
> SIGNOFF   listname               Sign off from a list
> SIGNOFF   * (NETWIDE             - from all lists on all servers
> Query     listname               Query your subscription options
> Search    listname  keyword...   Search list archives
> SET       listname  options      Update your subscription options
> INDex     <listname>             Order a list of LISTSERV files
> GET       filename filetype      Order a file from LISTSERV
>
> There are more commands; send an INFO REFCARD command for a
> comprehensive
> reference card, or just INFO for a list of available documentation
> files.
>
> If you  prefer, you  can use  LISTSERV through  its web  interface at
> http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe (the full manuals can also be
> browsed online at this URL).
>
> **********************
>
> Most of us have no idea of these services available simply by using
> the Help Command. So, periodic posting I think would be a good thing
> to aid our enlightenment!
>
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
> BenT Syncro wrote:
>> Moderator Comment:
>>
>> Tom, let me clarify the rule on the Vanagon List. NVC is for Friday
>> only. Labelling content 'NVC' is appreciated but does NOT create an
>> exemption.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> BenT
>> Sent from my mobile device