Mailing List Guidelines

Welcome to the Coot mailing list! To ensure a positive and productive environment, please adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Be Respectful

• Treat all members with respect and courtesy.
• Personal attacks, harassment, or abusive language will not be tolerated.

2. Stay On Topic

• Keep discussions relevant to Coot and related topics.
• Avoid off-topic conversations that may disrupt the flow of the list.

3. No Spam

• Refrain from posting promotional content or spam.
• Any commercial posts should be approved by the list moderator.

4. Use Clear Subject Lines

• Use informative and concise subject lines that reflect the content of your message.
• This helps members quickly identify relevant discussions.

5. Be Mindful of Replying

• When replying to messages, consider whether a reply should be sent to the entire list or just the original sender.
• If the response is specific to the individual, please use direct email.

6. Share Resources

• If you have useful resources, tutorials, or links, feel free to share them with the group.
• Providing helpful information fosters community learning.

7. Respect Privacy

• Do not share personal information or email addresses of other members without their consent.
• Protect the privacy of everyone in the mailing list.

8. Provide Context in Your Messages

• When seeking help, please include information about your operating system (OS) and the version of Coot you are using.
  • Example: “I’m using Coot version 0.9.x on macOS Monterey.”

9. Report Issues

• If you notice any inappropriate behavior or violations of these guidelines, please report them to the list moderator.

10. Enjoy and Participate!

• Engage actively in discussions, ask questions, and share your experiences.
• The mailing list thrives on community participation!

Thank you for being a part of the Coot community!