SF WoW Mailing List: FAQs

What can I do if I am too busy to read all of the off topic and non technical discussions?

You may use the list-management options to restrict which headers you subscribe to, or to set yourself “nomail” for a period (for example, during a vacation)

How can I send attachments to the list?

The SF WoW mailing list is plain-text only. Attachments, HTML formatting, and inline images are not accepted on the SF WoW mailing list.

Is it okay to post SF WoW mail to other lists, BBSs, friends, and/or web sites?

All posts to SF WoW are confidential. You may not forward any post from SF WoW without express written permission from the author and in some instances from the SF WoW Directors. Breaking this rule is considered serious by the leadership of SF WoW.

I received this great post on another list, can I repost it to SF WoW?

Private emails and messages from other lists aren’t allowed on SF WoW list without written permission from the author. Breaking this rule is considered serious by the leadership of SF WoW.

I just got this petition/virus/health/safety email from a friend. Can I forward it to the list?

Please do not send such warnings to the SF WoW mailing list. If you research the content carefully (multiple antivirus website, Snopes, standard resources in the relevant industry) and have specific, concrete information about tools or techniques to share, you may wish to start a discussion. However, these subjects generate large volumes of hoax and garbled claims, and we discourage them on SF WOW’s mailing list.

How do I file a complaint about flames or other problem posts or get help using the list?

A complaint can be filed with either the Directors or the Listmom. To file a complaint, send a message detailing your complaint along with the post in question. After discussion between the Directors and possibly the list managers, a decision will be made regarding the complaint. You will then be notified of the decision and if warranted, official action will be taken.

What are the consequences for breaking the list rules?

If a poster breaks list rules, whether noticed first by the listmom or flagged by another member, the rule-breaker will be notified by email which rule was broken and reminded of the full list rules.

If the poster repeats the offense, he or she will be placed on moderated status for no less than one week.

If, after release from moderated status, the poster repeats the same offense, he or she will be dropped from the list.

The listmom and directors reserve the right to escalate to moderation or banning if multiple rules are broken in a short period (to be defined by the listmom and directors). The count does not necessarily go back to zero for different rules once one rule has been broken. In other words, if you are moderated for flaming someone, emerge from moderation and turn around and post a copyrighted text, in full, without permission, you may be banned from the list rather than placed on a second moderation.

How do I appeal a moderation or ban?

You may email the board at board@sfwow.org to appeal a moderation or ban.