List Etiquette

1. Only send replies to the list

When replying to a message you've read on the list, send a single reply directly to the ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au address.

Please do not send a copy to the original author of the message, or anyone else. Otherwise, public posts will lead to private communications, which everyone else misses out on.

2.Don't "cc" OR "bcc"

3. Don't send attachments to the list

Quite simply, these don't work on the list at all. And even if they could get through:

• They clog up everyone's inbox, regardless of whether they want to read the message or not.
• It assumes everyone is using the same wordprocessor as you.
• Some people are charged for their downloads.

Instead, I would recommend directing people to a web page containing the information (if such a page exists), or offering to send the information directly to those people who want it.

4. Quote a little, not a lot

When replying, only keep as much of the original message as is needed to make sense of your reply.

Please don't quote the entire original message (including signature lines) when replying. Otherwise, the messages on the list become huge, and completely unreadable.

A good rule of thumb: the text written by you in a message should be at least 50% of the entire content.

5. Use the same e-mail address

You must send your e-mails from the same address you joined with. If you use a different address, the mailing list will automatically reject the message.

This is to prevent other people from "spamming" (sending junk advertisting) to the list.

6. All messages will be plain text

All formatted, styled, or HTML (web) based e-mails to the list with be stripped of coding and only appear as plain text. This is done automatically and doesn't effect the sending of messages

7. If you need help

If you need help with the list, please send a message to:

ozmidwifery-owner@acegraphics.com.au

Also, if you have any friends or collegues who are having difficulty joining, get them to email us at the above address.