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Here are some guidelines for the listserve, part information and part reminders of the listserve:
1. Membership is intended for those who live and work in Cherrydale and/or our adjacent neighborhoods. All new membership requests are screened to make sure this criteria is met.
2. Attachments are NOT allowed on the listserve and will be magically removed by the YAHOO computer. Files can be posted to the Cherrydale section of www.egroups.
3. There is a calendar at www.egroups.
4. Replying: Our system is set up to share information with the whole community. It is NOT intended to be an open dialog between a few people. Therefore, when you hit "reply" on a message, it only goes to the person who posted the email, NOT the whole list. If your reply is relevant to the whole list, you need to use REPLY ALL.
5. All members can post documents on the site. The moderators may remove inappropriate items or refuse access to members who are misusing our service. Everything you post may be viewed by the public at large.
6. Too much email? You can alter your preferences to receive a daily digest, or even turn off email and just read messages as they're archived on the site. Also, if you go away for a few days, turn off the email. Several people have auto reply and these tell the whole listserve that you are out of town. Again, go to www.egroups.
7. Everyone goofs. Don't be afraid to try the system. We'll coach folks who have questions about posting or reading emails. Don't be afraid or hesitant to ask for help from a moderator.
8. The Cherrydale list, despite what it may appear, is NOT restricted to emails about development and fire stations. If you are having a yard sale, looking for a nanny, have babysitting skills you want to offer, handyman services, etc., it is okay to post.
9. There is also an archive of emails at www.egroups.
10. What is an appropriate topic for the listserve? Good question. The general rule of thumb is, ask yourself this question: "Does this apply to the general Cherrydale community?" The listserve is for and about Cherrydale and Cherrydale stuff. There are other listserves which focus on specific topics such as Arlington, I-66, elderly, or such and these are better suited for continued discussion of these topics.
11. Personal attacks and continued postings about non-Cherrydale items will result in the moderators restricting someone's ability to post to the listserve (and this means extra work for us, so trust us, we don't like to have to do that).
12. It is strongly discouraged to POST emails to the listserve from people who aren't members of the listserve. Encourage your Cherrydale friends and neighbors to join the listserve.
13. There has been some concern recently that people are "afraid" to post to the list. If you are unsure about the content of your email, please email the moderators and we can help. This is a communication mechanism for the whole community to feel free to access.
14. Remember, once an email is posted, it is in the public domain.
15. An added feature this year is a calendar at the bottom of each email. This is for Cherrydale Citizens Association events and we try to get things listed right away. If you see something missing, let the moderators know.
To sign up to be on the Cherrydale Listserve, please fill out the form below.