What topics are appropriate for the Origins Mailing List?

• Planning and organizing events at Origins
• Announcements regarding Origins
• Discussion of ways to promote Looney Labs games at Origins
• Arranging hotel sharing/carpooling for Origins
• Past Rabbit convention experiences
• What you liked best about Origins last year (if you attended), and what you're hoping to do this year that's a little bit different
• ....and other clearly Origins related topics

What is inappropriate behavior?
In order to maintain the Origins mailing list as a happy place, everyone is asked to refrain from insulting behavior, profanity, vulgarity, derogatory/defamatory/abusive/threatening/offensive remarks, blatant advertising for personal or corporate services, personal attacks, any form of harassment to members, disregard of members' privacy, or any illegal remarks. Looney Labs will inform anyone who is in violation in a personal email message and will ask him/her to refrain from any further egregious behaviors.

Flaming is not tolerated. A "flame" is an emotionally charged posting that may be seen as personally insulting or derogatory. Looney Labs insists that there will be NO FLAMING, EVER. Strong opinions, healthy disagreement and civil discussion are welcome, but flaming will not be tolerated. Offenders will be warned by Looney Labs and possibly put into moderation mode, and repeat offenses will result in the offender being removed from the list.

What is general list etiquette?

• Keep your questions and comments relevant to the focus of the discussion group (on-topic).
• Remember that these discussions are "public" and meant for constructive exchanges.
• Be professional and respectful about what you say about other people (watch your manners).
• Be careful about the use of sarcasm and humor as these can be hard to convey in email. Humor can be too subtle and your joke may be viewed as criticism.
• Do not flame minor errors like typos or grammar.
• Reduce quoting and keep signatures lines to a reasonable length.
• Do not ask for technical help such as list removal or email address changes to the list. Email the list administrator for assistance (see contact info below).
• Don't send "Me Too!", "Thank You", etc. messages to the group! Send those out to the individuals email address directly. A private "Thank You" is nicer too!

Who do I contact?
For administrative requests: Contact the listserv administrator at either origins-request at looneylabs.com or empl13 at aol.com
For problems or questions relating to the mailing list: Contact Robin Vinopal at robin at looneylabs.com
For on-topic questions and help: Contact us at event-support at looneylabs.com

Useful Links:
General list information page: http://lists.looneylabs.com/mailman/listinfo/origins
Origins Archives: http://lists.looneylabs.com/mailman/private/origins/