58usma@west-point.org This
is the "restricted" list, the list that only specified members of the class are
allowed to send messages (Class President, List Moderator, Death
Notices, EXCOM
Chair & Secretary).
It is the most complete list and has about 370 addresses. We use it for
ONLY the monthly roster updates, death notifications, and important EXCOM
notifications.
usma1958@west-point.org This
is the "class" list, the list that was set up for the class back in 1996 and
is for
Class of
1958 subject matter only.
"Replies
to all" are
permitted; however, this list is not a forum per se.
Classmates should consider using "Reply
to all"
only if they feel that their post would be of some interest to many
of about 310 classmates and widows on the list. Otherwise, "Reply to
Sender" may be more appropriate.
If
you wish to post something on this list that does not meet the strict
criterion of class of '58 business, send the message to EXCOM Chair for a
decision about posting the message on this list. If approved,
EXCOM
Chair will post it for the classmate.
This changed definition was approved by the EXCOM in December 2020.
usma1958-forum@west-point.org This
is the "forum," the wide open list. Any subject matter is permitted and
replies to all are permitted. The only restriction is that postings should
be in good taste and forego obscene language. This list has approximately
125 addresses. The following voluntary guidelines were promulgated by the
Executive Committee in December 2009:
-
Check your facts before sending a message
so that responses are focused on the discussion of issues and not the
correction of facts.
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Go one-on-one with interested, responding
parties after the initial round of responses to an issue.
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Avoid personal attacks and rude behavior toward
others. Go one-on-one if you have any criticism of the sender.
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Do not monopolize the forum by sending a
large volume of messages. Give others a chance to participate.
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Remind violators of the above four
guidelines
There is one other list that is sender restricted. That is reunion58@west-point.org which
is for the current reunion committee to send out information regarding the
upcoming reunion. It has the same addresses as 58usma@west-point.org.
Each company has has it's on email list (see below). Other lists,
for example usma1958-DC, usma1958-PC, ski, widows,
wine, and stock pickers lists have their own rules established by their
moderators.
All the lists are closed lists which means that only messages sent from an
address on the list will go through. If you have an email address change,
let me know via email at pbtrainor@cox.net
before you try to send a message to the list from your
new address. After you receive a welcome message
from each of your lists at the new address, you are good
to send from that address. If you are going on
vacation and wish to drop off the forum during that
time, let me know and I'll drop you until
you contact me again upon your return. Do not contact the list and ask to be
removed. I don't read every message on the forum and only respond to
messages sent to me directly.
You may not post messages on any class email list with an address of anyone
not on class email lists. Do it once and you'll get a warning, twice and
you'll be dropped from all class email lists. We don't want anyone outside
the class to get access to our email lists.
Pete Trainor Lists Moderator |