Using strong language on the lists

[Chris Sheffield]

Well said.  Thank you.

Chris Sheffield

--- Heather Williams <heather at runrev.com> wrote:
> Dear listees,
> 
> Please don't. Not just because it may cause offence
> and because I personally
> prefer a more moderate tone. It is a simple fact
> that using such language
> actually prevents not only your message, but the
> entire digest in which it
> appears, from reaching a number of list members.
> Whether you agree with it
> or not, whether you think it a symptom of a nanny
> state or heartily endorse
> such policies, many universities for example, have
> spam filtering in place
> which will bounce the entire list if certain words
> appear in it. I know,
> because these bounces end up in my inbox and add to
> my already extensive
> email backlog.
> 
> So please, if you feel strongly about an issue, be
> creative. Use interesting
> adjectives. Consider the wording that will get your
> message across most
> effectively. Let your email simmer overnight. And
> don't use the kind of
> language that will get this list marked as potential
> porn.
> 
> With kind regards to the community,
> 
> Your listmom
> 
> Heather
> 
> -- 
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=====
Chris Sheffield
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