[Dixielandjazz] Fwd: Secretary of Arts -- DJML moderate Info

[David Gannett]

Hi Bob - It would be most helpful to me if you would consider wearing a side 
arm, some hefty black leathers and big boots.  Or at least TELL me you're 
wearing them.  Entertaining this image will assist in my attempts to remain 
topical and polite, though with somewhat elevated heart beat.  You continue 
to haunt my dreams.

Dave Gannett

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Ringwald" <rsr at ringwald.com>
To: "David Gannett" <evidence at otelco.net>
Cc: "Dixieland Jazz Mailing List" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 1:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] Fwd: Secretary of Arts -- DJML moderate Info


> Thad McArthur wthadmc at whidbey.com wrote:
>
>> Bob,  I didn't realize that the DJML has a moderator, you are that
>> moderator, and that there are guide lines that may not be exceeded in our
>> discussions.  In the many posts that I have reviewed over the past year,
>> yours indicate to me that you are probably the most qualified, coupled
>> with moderate, person to hold that position.  It is self-evident that
>> posts should relate to traditional jazz and tangential issues that affect
>> jazz, but if there are any formal guidelines that can be restated here on
>> the site, it might be helpful to do that now.  The term, "been placed on
>> moderate" is unknown to me.  It may be that all this is already 
>> available,
>> if so, please direct me to its location.   Thank you for all the 
>> knowledge
>> you've contributed and keeping us up-to-date on OKOM.       Thad McArthur
>
>
> Dear Thad,
>
> Thank you for your inquiry.
>
> Most of your questions will be answered by going to the DJML web site and 
> reading the FAQ, (Frequently Asked Questions) at:
>
> http://www.islandnet.com/djml/faq.html
>
> However, it was written many years ago and needs updating.
>
> DJML is unmoderated which means messages to DJML automatically go to all 
> members without being first read and approved.  In 99.99% of the time, 
> this works very well.  However, on rare occasions a member will post an 
> e-mail which I feel is off-topic.  On those occasions, I usually write to 
> the person off-list and private, and ask that they refrain from posting 
> this type of message.  Almost always this takes care of the problem.  In a 
> very few cases it doesn't.  In those cases, the offending member must be 
> either put on moderate hold, or be unsubscribed.  I believe since the 
> beginning of DJML in or around 1995, this has only happened 3-times.
>
> Yes, I am the one who makes the decision.  Someone's gotta do it in order 
> to keep the List from becoming a free-for-all.  I do however try to keep a 
> low profile on this and seldom stop a thread.
>
> Because this is a friendly list with a lot of folks who have first met and 
> then become close friends here on DJML, a certain amount of personal 
> comments are made.  As long as it doesn't get out of hand, I let it go by.
>
> However, I do not permit political or religious discussions.  These types 
> of discussions first, are not related to Jazz, and secondly, can lead very 
> fast to anger.
>
> Often when an argument breaks out, or someone posts an off-topic message, 
> we lose good members.  At present we have aprox 575 members.  Because of 
> arguments, the list has dropped down to a low of 525.  This is why I try 
> to keep the List on-topic and friendly.
>
> I hope this answers your question.  If you have any further questions, 
> please feel free to ask.
>
> Best,
>
> --Bob Ringwald
> DJML Moderator
>
>
>
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