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WebMason-List. This page is your basic roadmap as to what our focus is, and what can or
cannot be done with this List.
The WebMason-List has been set up as a forum for those who are
interested in discussing "Internet specific" topics, and would like to receive
or offer support for your own or other brethren's web pages. We ARE NOT trying to replace
the other fine Masonic List-Serves. Our intent is to offer a topic-specific forum to a
group with similar interests. This should benefit the other Lists by shifting some of
their Internet questions & comments to us, and leave them more room for general
Masonic discussion.
Although we haven't yet spoken with Henry Miller and the other Masonic List
administrators, we are confident that they will welcome us as a supplement to their Lists.
As the Administrator of the
WebMason-List, I am the one who ultimately decides what is or is not appropriate to post.
Fortunately, I am offering a lot of leeway in this area. As long as your questions or
comments pertain to Internet or Computer topics, you will not be hearing from me, except
as a participant. Virus warnings, or those scary notices of a virus to watch out for are
MOST unwelcome on this list. Topics of general Masonic interest, or subjects that
obviously have no connection to the use of computers or the internet are forbidden. I ask
that you post these messages to Lists that cater to a more general discussion. Should you
forget this, I will send you a warning off-List. If the behavior persists, you will be
removed from the List. It is up to my discretion as to how fast someone is bounced, or how
many warnings I choose to give. I'm sure you will all govern yourselves accordingly.
-Fred Broecker-
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Do Not ridicule or insult other List
members. We all have differing levels of computer and Internet experience. If a brother or
sister asks for constructive criticism of their site, post your comments off-List if you
think it may embarrass them. Better yet, if you can't say it nice, don't say it at all.
Unlike other Lists, replying to
posts sends your reply to the List, rather than the sender. Please edit your replies by
snipping off all unneccessary text. Our mail-server will appreciate your efforts.
Announcing non-Masonic websites or
resources is OK as long as it has the possibility of providing useful information. Do Not
post your personal Money-Making or Spam site unless you want to show us some new design
trick that has never been seen before.
Software & hardware questions
& announcements are welcome.
Announcing your site or anothers
site is good.
Asking for help is why we're here.
Commenting on policies that can
affect Masonic web sites, or the Internet in general are most welcome. ie. Grand Lodge '
Internet Standards', Webpage rating systems, online security, .etc
I think you all get the picture. Don't be afraid to navigate unchartered
waters. If the threads start going off into the wrong tangents, I'll step in and get
things back on course.
Any helpful comments or suggestions can be sent to me: StoneCutter@mastermason.com