[wlug_org] First draft of WellyLUG rules and guidelines

[Wood Brent]

--- Sam Cannell <sam@plaz.net.nz> wrote:
> While I personally don't think that having a set of guidelines for the
> mailing list is by definition a bad thing, I think that what has been
> proposed is far too long-winded.  Why use a long word when a diminuitive
> one will do just as well? ;)

Good point, well expressed :-)

> 
> Seriously though, why not just keep it short?  You can pretty much
> summarise Damon's suggestion down to:
> 
> * No advertising, at all, ever.
> * Respect that other people may have different opinions to your own.
> * Treat other people the same way you'd like them to treat you.

That last one is always interesting. Say I'm gay, a pedophile, sadist,
non-vegetarian, no politics-in-LUG, etc... let's have some fun! I'll treat you
just like I'd like you to treat me :-) Your preferences don't count.

A very self centred guideline that assumes everyone else likes what I like.
This discussion has largely arisen because this is not the case.



I prefer the Wiccan rede to the Golden Rule. From memory:
 "Do what thou wilt an' hurt no-one"

Implies respect & consideration for both parties, ie: do whatever you want
provided neither you or they consider it hurtful. 



Brent