The following brief set of suggested guidelines is intended to make the use of electronic mail lists as valuable and productive as possible, for all subscribers. Tailor your message to the issue being addressed or up for discussion, since that will tend to produce the most focussed and valuable responses from your colleagues. Know your audience. It is important to recognize that your audience may have varying degrees of knowledge and experience with technology. Keeping this in mind will help to ensure that your ideas reach everyone's eyes.
Brevity is important.
Please keep your messages as short and to the point as is consistent with conveying the substance of your thoughts. Please sign your message with your full name and ABA affiliation. Among other things, this gives your colleagues the opportunity to consult directly with you on questions or issues that may have come up in discussion. Provide a subject line. Posting a subject line that reflects your message's contents, affords your colleagues the ability to prioritize their reading.