Some subscribers to the DHI Software Users mailing list are undoubtedly experienced list users. Others are not. These guidelines are mostly for the relatively newcomers to this kind of communication. Depending on how the power of a mailing list is used, it may be very useful, or at least as annoying. The guidelines are meant to provide a few tips for making the list more useful than annoying.
Mailing lists have a purpose.
This list is for professionals and related to their professional business. It is important to post only information directly related to the topic of the list. You owe it to your colleagues only to post info that you are certain is appropriate for the list - if you aren't sure, contact DHI first. As a rule, advertisements of events related to the topic of the list will be permitted. Preferably they should be brief, maybe including a link to a site for more information.