Our new list has the following features:

• The list address is natd@coollist.com
• To post a message to the list, just send a message to natd@coollist.com and be sure to include your name and email address in the message text.
• The list can has multiple managers who can be anywhere.
• The list will operate in moderated mode which means that all messages will be screened prior to distribution.  This eliminates unintended distribution of messages to the list.
• The list will be private and will only include NATD members who have completed a registration process confirming their interest in subscribing.
• We hope that eventually the list will support message archiving.  Past messages will be stored in a web accessible and searchable database.
• The list service is free to NATD and its members and is supported with low key advertising included in the footer of email messages.

Guidelines for Using natd@coollist .com

We suggest that list members consider the following guidelines adapted from
list-etiquette.com in using the list:

• When posting a message or reply to the list, be sure to include your name and email address as part of the text message perhaps using your email software's signature function. Otherwise others will not know who posted the message.  It would be helpful if you also sent an email to one of the list managers to alert us to the fact that you have submitted a message to the list that will need to be moderated or reviewed.

• Use common sense when posting. Be aware that you always have two options: responding through the list or to a member personally. The content of your message should determine which of these you choose. Using the "Reply" option is likely to send your message to the entire list.  If you want to send a message to the individual posting a message, the safest way is to create a new message addressed to that person.

• Follow the list guidelines. If you're not sure whether your post will violate the guidelines, ask one of the moderators before you send it.

• If you are new to this, you may want to lurk and learn what's acceptable before posting to the list.

• Don't over-quote. Include only the specific information you're responding to, and chop out the rest.

• Keep posts to the list brief. If you're post doesn't add value, don't send it. (Example: Don't send a "thanks" message through the list. Send something like that directly to the person you're thanking.)

• Be courteous to other list members and be respectful of their opinions. If you disagree, do it politely.

• Spell check and reread your messages before posting.

• Our list is not to be used for advertising commercial products or services.  It is acceptable to mention a product or service if it is done in the context of a discussion.

• Do not forward copyrighted material to the list unless you have permission to do so. If you do use information not your own, give proper credit.

• If your email program has an option for sending messages in ASCII or HTML format, you might want to use ASCII.  HTML formatted mail is newer and is not supported by all email software.

• If you want to be removed from the list you can send an email to any of the managers (see below) requesting your removal.  You may also do it yourself at he www.coollist.com web site.  You will need to use the password you supplied when registering.  If you have forgotten it, go to the www.coollist.com site, click on “List Member Login” in the upper right corner, then click the link next to “Forgot your password?”.  Enter you email address and your password will be emailed to you.