One-lines are ok, too. If you are unsure whether the message would be of interest to others on the list, feel free to post it to the list. If a topic is of interest to you and one other person, it will probably be of interest to other OWN-ers, as well, so feel free to post to the list. Flaming is not acceptable behavior for members of OWN and will be grounds for removal from the list. A flame, for the purpose of clarification, is any e-mail message that feels threatening or abusive to the recipient.
Verbal abuse can, sometimes, be just as damaging as physical abuse.
Discussion, debate and disagreements will, no doubt, occur. However, name calling and flaming will not be tolerated. As OWN-ers, it is the responsibility of each list member to show respect, even when disagreeing with another's comments. No posts from OWN are to be forwarded to anyone, without the specific permission of the author. An atmosphere of trust is hard to create and easy to lose.